The Smooth Earth Snake is a tiny, plain brown snake that lives in leaf litter and loose soil. It is rarely seen due to its secretive habits. Scales are smooth rather than keeled.
Habitat
Moist woodlands and forest edges with abundant leaf litter
Diet
Earthworms and soft invertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a Smooth Earth Snake
The best time to see a Smooth Earth Snake is February–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,550 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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