The Eastern Worm Snake is a tiny, fossorial snake easily confused with an earthworm. Its pointed tail tip is used to push through soil. It spends virtually its entire life underground.
Habitat
Moist deciduous forests with loose, soft soil
Diet
Earthworms exclusively
How common
Common
Best time to see a Eastern Worm Snake
The best time to see a Eastern Worm Snake is March–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 12,287 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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