| Tantilla gracilis | |
|---|---|
 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Tantilla |
| Species: | T. gracilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Tantilla gracilis | |
Tantilla gracilis (flathead snake) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
The snake is found in the US states of Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas and in Mexico. The flathead snake is a small snake with adults growing to 18–20 cm (7–8 in). They feed on arthropods such as centipedes.
 | This article relating to Colubrinae is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
