Sharp-tailed Snake

Contia tenuis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Colubridae

About

The sharp-tailed snake or sharptail snake is a small species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the Western United States and British Columbia.

Fun Fact

The spine is not toxic and cannot injure humans.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Western United States and British Columbia.

Diet

Eats insects and earthworms.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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