An adorable, if slightly goofy-looking, cream colored snake with loose red and black banding. The snake sits on a gravel substrate with vegetation visible in the background.

Head and upper body of a juvenile long law snake, held loosely in an open hand.

A juvenile long nosed snake, showing the typical black bands and red highlights of this species.

#SundaySnakes showing up for the rarely-seen and under appreciated Longnose Snake (Rhinocheilus lecontei)! These excellent burrowers are inhabitants of semi-arid environs and often crepuscular. #herps #snakes #longnosesnake #fieldbiologist #fieldwork