Western Wormsnake
Carphophis vermis
NON-VENOMOUS
Description:
Purplish-red top with a pink belly. A small, round snake, its tail is short and tapers to a sharp tip.
Size:
Adults 8 - 11 inches (20 - 28 cm)
Prey:
Earthworms, soft-bodied insects, and small centipedes.
Reproduction:
Mates in the spring or fall. 1 - 8 eggs are laid from June to July and hatch around 50 days later. Hatchlings are 3 - 4 inches (8 - 10 cm) long.
Habitat:
Moist woodlands and grassy hillsides near streams.
Other Information:
Rarely found in the open, this snake prefers damp, loose soil under rocks, decaying logs, and other debris.
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