Title
Activty Patterns of the Desert Nightsnake (Hypsiglena chlorophaea)
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Biological Sciences
Publication Date
6-1-2010
Abstract
Data on activity patterns of the desert nightsnake (Hypsiglena chlorophaea) were obtained from 121 specimens. Hypsiglena chlorophaea was active on roads in central Washington during April–October. Specimens were collected at temperatures of 9.1–40.8°C. Males were collected more frequently than females during May, but in equal numbers during June and July, while more females were found in August–September. Hatchling snakes were collected in July–September. Hypsiglena chlorophaea was active 2100-0500 h. Snakes were collected more often during periods of low moon-light (e.g., new moon) than high moon-light (e.g., full moon).
Recommended Citation
Weaver, R. E. (2010). Activty Patterns of the Desert Nightsnake (Hypsiglena chlorophaea). The Southwestern Naturalist, 55(2), 172–178. https://doi.org/10.1894/pas-12.1
Journal
The Southwestern Naturalist
Comments
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