Summary ²

Kirtland's snake (Clonophis kirtlandii) is an endangered North American species of nonvenomous snake of the subfamily Natricinae, of the family Colubridae. It is the only species in the genus Clonophis.

Habitat ³

These snakes prefer open damp areas like marsh edges, wet prairies, fens, and pastures. They are not aquatic but are usually found in the vicinity of streams, marshes, or ponds. Kirtland's Snakes are also sometimes found in suburban areas and abandoned urban lots. Although not known from Summit County, nearby historic records indicate their potential to occur here.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Todd Pierson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/twpierson/4210246870/
2. Adapted by Summit Metro Parks from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonophis_kirtlandii
3. (c) The Regents of the University of Michigan and its licensors, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://eol.org/data_objects/25064163

More Info

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• Snake Database
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