Eastern Worm Snake

Carphophis amoenus

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

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