<p><b>Lichanura orcutti</b>, commonly known as the <b>Orcutt's boa</b>, is a medium-sized, nocturnal snake native to the temperate forests and rocky outcrops of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. With a distinct reddish-brown coloration and excellent camouflage, this carnivorous species plays a vital role in its ecosystem as both predator and prey while currently facing threats from habitat loss, leading to its vulnerable conservation status.</p>