The western lyre snake (Trimorphodon biscutatus) is a mildly venomous colubrid snake native to Mexico. Description They are a moderately sized snake, attaining lengths of approximately 1 meter at adult size. They are generally a brown, tan or grey in color with dark brown blotching down the back. They have large eyes with vertical pupils. Behavior They are nocturnal and secretive, spending most of their time in rock crevices, and other areas difficult for potential predators to access. Their diet consists of lizards, small rodents, frogs, and bats. Their venom is not considered to be harmful to humans. References External links Yahooligans: Western Lyre Snake Colubrids Reptiles of Mexico Reptiles described in 1854 Taxa named by André Marie Constant Duméril Taxa named by Gabriel Bibron