Eastern Worm Snake
The eastern worm snake is a tiny species that can be hardly seen as it lives underneath the ground. Ranging throughout the United states of America, this is not a threat to people.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Carphophis |
| Species | Carphophis amoenus |
| Scientific Name | Carphophis amoenus amoenus |
| Size | 7.5-11 in(19-28 cm) |
| Color | Dark brown |
| Distribution | United States |
| Habitat | Burrows |
| Diet | Insects and larvae |
| Hibernation Period | October-April |
| Predators | Opossums, barn owls, and other larger birds and snakes |
| Venom Fact | non-venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Breeding Season | May-June |
| Clutch Size | 2-8 |
| Reproductive Age | 3 years |
| Average Lifespan | 4 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Listed |
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Published on December 21st 2018 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 7th December 2018.
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