🐍 Snake (general trail)

Serpentes

ReptileNone toesTrail 0.5–4 in wide
About

No feet, but a very readable track: an S-curve, a straight furrow or sidewinding J-marks.

Track

Trail 0.5–4 in wide. Continuous wavy furrow in dust or sand. Sidewinders leave separate J-shaped bars. Belly scale texture in fine dust. Trail ends at a rock crevice or burrow.

Where they live

Deserts, fields, forest edges, dunes. Worldwide except the far north.

When they're active

Varies — many are nocturnal in hot weather

What they eat

Rodents, birds, eggs, insects, amphibians

Fun fact

Sidewinder tracks show the snake's exact body length in every single J-mark.

Should I be concerned?

Never handle or crowd a snake you can't identify. Watch where you place hands and feet on rocks, and back away.

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