The Rough Earth Snake is a tiny, inconspicuous snake with keeled scales and a pointed snout for burrowing. It is extremely common in the Southeast but rarely seen due to its fossorial lifestyle under leaf litter and rocks.
Habitat
Moist forests, forest edges, and suburban gardens
Diet
Earthworms and soft-bodied invertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a Rough Earth Snake
The best time to see a Rough Earth Snake is January–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 13,733 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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