Smooth Earth Snake

Virginia valeriae

The Smooth Earth Snake is a tiny, plain brown snake that lives in leaf litter and loose soil. It is rarely seen due to its secretive habits. Scales are smooth rather than keeled.

Habitat

Moist woodlands and forest edges with abundant leaf litter

Diet

Earthworms and soft invertebrates

How common

Common

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