Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

The Southeastern Crowned Snake is a tiny, secretive snake named for the dark cap on its head. Completely harmless to humans, it burrows in loose soil and leaf litter.

Habitat

Dry sandy soils in pine forests and sandhills

Diet

Centipedes and insect larvae

How common

Common

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