The Southern Short-tailed Shrew is nearly identical to the northern species but smaller and restricted to the southeastern United States. Like its northern relative, it produces venomous saliva used to immobilize earthworms and other prey that are cached alive for later consumption. It is an important insectivore in southeastern forest floors, controlling invertebrate populations.
Best time to see a Southern Short-tailed Shrew
The best time to see a Southern Short-tailed Shrew is January–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 940 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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