What is another word for night snake?
Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪt snˈe͡ɪk] (IPA) 
The night snake, a nocturnal reptile found in the southwestern U.S., has several synonyms that are used interchangeably depending on the region or the context. Some of the common synonyms include the Black-bellied snake, the Desert kingsnake, the Western patch-nosed snake, and the Mountain patch-nosed snake. Other names for this elusive serpent include the Plains black-headed snake, the Great Basin Desert kingsnake, and the spotted night snake. These snakes have adapted to live in a wide range of ecosystems, from deserts and rocky mountains to grasslands and even urban areas. While all of these names refer to the same species, their use can reveal important information about the snake's habitat, size, or coloration.
