Scientific Name:  Hypsiglena torquata
Temporal Activity: Nocturnal
Diet: Lizards, small snakes, small rodents, frogs, and salamanders, young feed on insects.
Predators:  Preyed upon by hawks, owls, coyoyes, and ringtails. 
Breeding: From spring to summer two to nine eggs are laid.
Vegetation Association: Habitat generalist.
Notes: This snake has mild venom delivered through grooved rear fangs, it is not considered dangerous to humans.

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