0.1 Painted Desert Glossy Snake (Arizona elegans philipi)

*Pictures in this listing represent the EXACT animal you will receive.* Painted desert glossy snakes (Arizona elegans philipi) are a subspecies of glossy snake endemic to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Their range extends from far western Texas, west throughout New Mexico and Arizona and into northern Mexico. Painted glossy’s share this range with several other subspecies and interbreeding isn’t uncommon, which can make determining subspecies difficult in areas where the subspecies overlap. In the wild they are nocturnal predators with a diet that consists of predominantly of lizards and small rodents, they adapt well to a staple diet of rodents in captivity. This species favors arid habitats, often with scattered brush and vegetation as well as rocky areas. Although specimens over 50” have been recorded they typically do not exceed 40”, with most adults being between 24”-39”.  Glossy snakes, named for their “glossy” appearance, are relatively uncommon in the hobby although