Species Reptiles & AmphibiansFlathead Snake

Flathead Snake

Tantilla gracilis

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Flathead Snake (Tantilla gracilis)

The Flathead Snake is a tiny, secretive snake of the central U.S. named for its flattened, dark-capped head. One of the most common snakes under flat rocks in the Ozarks and Great Plains. Completely harmless to humans.

Habitat
Rocky terrain, cedar glades, and grasslands in the central U.S.
Diet
Centipedes and insect larvae
How common
Common

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