The weird little face of a strange little snake. The Spotted Leafnosed Snake can be found in natural desert areas. Often, they are the only snakes moving on hot, dry, full moon nights in May and June, on the hunt for lizard eggs. The specialized scale on its nose, shaped like a leaf, helps it push through sand and soil to find them.
When disturbed, these small snakes may whip around, hissing and repeatedly faking a strike … though if you see it in slow motion, their mouths are closed the whole time. This is not a snake that bites.
