Species Reptiles & AmphibiansLined Snake

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Lined Snake (Tropidoclonion lineatum)

The Lined Snake is a small, secretive snake of the central U.S. named for three light stripes running its length. It inhabits urban areas and is often found beneath stones in city parks.

Habitat
Prairies, fields, and suburban areas with rocky cover
Diet
Earthworms
How common
Common

Best time to see a Lined Snake

The best time to see a Lined Snake is March–July, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,604 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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