New Mexico Man Spots Glossy Snake Enjoying the Sun in Borderland Driveway (See Picture)

A man going to work at the National Weather Service's (NWS) location in Santa Teresa, New Mexico was shocked to see a snake soaking up in the sun. John Fausett spotted the serpent in a driveway at El Paso. He stopped on the way, clicked a picture and posted it on social media after which it went viral. John who is a snake lover was quite delighted to see the reptile on his way to work. NWS tweeted a picture of the snake with the caption, "A little cooler this morning in the Borderland behind a weak Pacific front. This encouraged some to soak in the morning sun." Anaconda Snake Crossing Road Brings Traffic to Halt in Brazil (Watch Viral Video)

Reportedly, John said that it was a glossy snake and is nonvenomous. Glossy snakes are generally found in the southwestern part of the country, from west Texas to California. According to Reptiles magazine, they can also be found in southwest Nebraska and in central Mexico. In Arizona, this snake is found across the southeastern valleys, northeastern plateaus, the southwestern and western deserts. They are generally found at elevations ranging from near sea level along the Colorado River to about 6,000. Snake in Toilet! Python Slithers into Indian-Style Commode; Mumbai Resident Faints After Spotting It.

Here is the picture of the glossy snake that has gone viral:

These glossy snakes are not dangerous and people often keep them as easy household pets. According to the publication, these snakes are 'powerful constrictors' and use their bodies to strangle their prey. They generally feed on lizards, mice and small birds. Their scientific name is Arizona elegans and is typically 3.5 feet long.  It also says that they rarely bite when captured.

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