Eastern Worm Snake
Scientific Name: Carphophis amoenus
Size: 4 to 9 in. (18-22 cm) in length
PA Status: Species of special concern
Habitat Type: ...
Eastern Worm Snake
(Carphophis amoenus amoenus)
DESCRIPTION: The worm snake truly resembles a worm. It has a length of 7.5-11 in. (19-28 cm), the head is plain brown above, the belly is pink, and the head is pointed.
The Eastern Worm Snake is a very small, glossy brown-to-black snake that resembles an earthworm. Also, the belly of this snake is bright pink to reddish-pink. The tail is short and it tapers to a sharp tip.
40. Eastern Worm Snake - Carphophis amoenus amoenus
Description: 7 ½ - 11" (19 - 28 cm). Looks like an earthworm. Flattened head and very small eyes. Belly is pink and translucent. Smooth scales. Anal plate divided.
EASTERN WORM SNAKE
Carphophis amoenus amoenus
Probably no snakes more closely resemble an earthworm than the worm snakes.
The Eastern Worm Snake (Carphophis a. amoenus) is a small fossorial species, spending most of it's time in burrows or under rocks and logs. Historic collection sites show that this species has a statewide range with the exception of 18 counties.
Eastern Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) - Dare Co., NC, 3/24/02
Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) - Craven Co., NC 8/27/06
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) - Glynn Co., GA (photo by Alan Johnston) ...
eastern worm snake (Carphophis amoenus amoenus)
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Range and Habitat: Eastern worm snakes are found in the eastern U.S., from southern New England to central Georgia and west to the Mississippi River.
Known from most regions except portions of Coastal Plain, Piedmont, and Ridge and Valley. A secretive small woodland snake of mesic deciduous forest. Includes subspecies C. a. amoenus (Eastern worm snake) and C. a. helenae (midwest worm snake).
 See also: Worm Snake, Snake, Worm, Reptile, Garter Snake
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