The Mexican black king snake (Lampropeltis getula nigrita) is a nonvenomous species native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. Known for its glossy, jet-black scales, this striking ...

Oases in the desert, Southwestern streams are among the most delicate ecosystems on the planet. In these shallow, ephemeral waters, species like the Mexican garter snake once carved out a precarious ...

The Mexican racer is a sleek and agile snake ... snake that lives in the southeastern United States. This snake’s smooth, shiny black body gives it a striking appearance as it zips through ...