Species Reptiles & AmphibiansSoutheastern Crowned Snake

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Southeastern Crowned Snake (Tantilla coronata)

The Southeastern Crowned Snake is a tiny, secretive snake named for the dark cap on its head. Completely harmless to humans, it burrows in loose soil and leaf litter.

Habitat
Dry sandy soils in pine forests and sandhills
Diet
Centipedes and insect larvae
How common
Common

Best time to see a Southeastern Crowned Snake

The best time to see a Southeastern Crowned Snake is March–May, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 677 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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