Family: Colubridae
The family Colubridae
is the largest snake family, containing approximately 70 percent of all
snake species (Pough et al. 1998). This wide range of diversity makes
it difficult to describe any family characteristics that hold true for all
members of the family. Members of this family are found worldwide,
they vary in reproductive mode, having both oviparous![]() ![]() |
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Coluber
constrictor (Racer) |
Diadophis
punctatus (Ringneck Snake) |
Hypsiglena
torquata (Night Snake) |
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Masticophis
taeniatus (Striped Whipsnake) |
Pituophis
catenifer (Gopher Snake) |
Rhinocheilus
lecontei (Longnose Snake) |
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Sonora
semiannulata (Ground Snake) |
Thamnophis
elegans (Western Terrestrial Garter Snake) |
Thamnophis
sirtalis (Common Garter Snake) |