At the same time they are consumed by other snakes, birds, and small mammals. Their diet consists mainly of earthworms and other soft-bodied invertebrate. When searching for this snake, it is most commonly found hiding under logs, under rocks, in loose soil, or in leaf litter.Įven though they are very secretive, this snake can be incredibly abundant in ideal habitats. They spend the majority of their time burrowed underground or under leaf litter, and are infrequently encountered on the surface. Natural History: Worm snakes are found in forested habitats with a good amount of debris on the forest floor. The dorsal coloration can range from tan to dark brown and can often have an iridescent shimmer. The belly is unpatterned and usually has a pinkish hue that extends up the sides on 1 – 2 rows of dorsal scales and can be seen when viewing this snake from above. They reach a maximum length of 13 inches (33.5 cm), but are most commonly found under 10 inches (26 cm) in length. Description: This is a small, un-patterned, brown snake with a narrow head, small black eyes, smooth shiny scales, and a pointed tail.
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