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A Saddled Leaf-nosed Snake (Phyllorhynchus browni) in a defensive crouch This snake was found crossing the road. We moved it to the desert floor on the side of the road so it wouldn't get squished. Geotagged,Mexico,Phyllorhynchus browni,Saddled Leaf-nosed Snake,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

A Saddled Leaf-nosed Snake (Phyllorhynchus browni) in a defensive crouch

This snake was found crossing the road. We moved it to the desert floor on the side of the road so it wouldn't get squished.

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The Saddled Leaf-nosed Snake

The Saddled Leaf-nosed Snake (Phyllorhynchus browni) is a small (< 510 mm total length [TL]) but stout, burrowing snake with a distinctive enlarged, triangular rostral scale that is folded over the snout and has its edges raised up.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by John Sullivan
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By John Sullivan

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Uploaded Aug 25, 2020. Captured Aug 26, 2017 00:20 in México 16, Arenas Viejas, Son., Mexico.
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  • PENTAX K-3 II
  • f/16.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.