Reptiles & amphibians · La Saladita, Guerrero

Southwestern Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira maculata

Spanish: Escombrera del suroeste mexicano

Leptodeira maculata, the southwestern cat-eyed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Mexico. Most often recorded in Jan, Aug, Jun, Feb.

TaxonomyReptilia › Squamata › Colubridae

Local records5 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)

Global records938 on iNaturalist

Recorded here2016 – 2026

Months recorded near La Saladita

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Recent local sightings

2026-08-21 — observation by raulramirez
2025-01-24 — observation by viridelao
2020-06-06 — observation by santiagob1986
2018-01-31 — observation by hakikuchi
2016-02-06 — observation by isaincontrerasrodriguez

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Reptiles & amphibians guide iNaturalist Wikipedia

Cite as: “Southwestern Cat-eyed Snake (Leptodeira maculata) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/leptodeira-maculata/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.