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Hoffmann's earth snake
Geophis hoffmanni
8.53798, -80.7821
Field Notes
Description:
This small, secretive snake is found from Honduras to Colombia. It is a uniform drab gray color with an iridescent sheen. Its diet consists of earthworms, beetle grubs, and other invertebrates.
Notes:
I found this snake while looking for woodlice under rocks and wood. I had no idea what it was, so to watch my friend and I capture it was a hoot. Turns out it is a completely harmless species. It was close to shedding so we kept it for a day. That was a great idea because it looked iridescent and spectacular after molting. Also known as "plain wormsnake."
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Hoffmann's Earth Snake - Geophis hoffmanni - Overview
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2012
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