Snakes

Night Snake (Hypsiglena torquata ). Nocturnal; can be found during the day under fallen Joshua Tree logs; common along road at night.

Common Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula ). Diurnal during spring and fall, nocturnal during midsummer; occurs in all habitats.

Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum ). Diurnal; occurs in all habitats but most common in sandy flats.

Striped Whipsnake (Masticophis taeniatus ). Diurnal; occurs in all habitats.

Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ). Nocturnal during midsummer, diurnal during spring and fall; occurs in all habitats.

Long-nosed Snake (Rhinocheilus lecontei ). Nocturnal; expected in sandy areas of Joshua Flats.

Patched-nosed Snake (Salvadora hexalepis ). Diurnal; most common in sandy areas but present in all habitats.

Ground Snake (Sonora semiannulata ). Nocturnal; occasionally found by turning rocks and fallen logs.

Speckled Rattlesnake (Crotalus mitchellii ). Both nocturnal and diurnal but not active in heat of day during midsummer.