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Eastern worm snake

Carphophis amoenus

Photo by Maria dB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Though this snake is quite abundant over its range, it is rarely seen because of its dormant lifestyle and where it usually resides.

Habitat:

My yard

Notes:

It slithered away very quickly so I couldn't get a shot of the head. Perhaps a glass lizard?

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Eastern worm snake

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Worm Snake

Carphophis amoenus
BrendanSmith
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Comments (2)
AshleyT
Brendan's suggestion is correct. Nice find!

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PublishedJuly 21, 2013

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