Short-tailed Snake

Stilosoma extenuatum

The Short-tailed Snake is a small, secretive snake endemic to central Florida's scrub habitats. Its blotched gray-and-red pattern and exceptionally short tail are distinctive. It specializes in eating other small snakes.

Habitat

Sandy scrub and high pine flatwoods of central Florida

Diet

Small snakes, particularly crowned snakes

How common

Rare

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