Where do They Live?
The Smooth Earthsnake is native to a wide range across eastern USA from New Jersey and Delaware in teh notheast, to Florida, Iowa, and Texas and can be found in open meadows close to woodland. They have also adapted to living in suburban habitats too, sheltering under domestic trash just as they would under natural woodland cover.
What do They Eat?
The Smooth Earthsnake almost exclusively on earthworms, although slugs and isect larvae have been reported in its diet.
How do you Identify them?
The Smooth Earthsnake is a smooth-scaled snake with a narrow, slightly pointed head that is only slightly wider than the neck. Their Coloration ranges from dirty orange to reddish brown or olive, the pigment being darkest dorsally and lighter o the lower flanks, and patterning, if present, confined to a faint vertebral stripe.
What is There Defence Mechanism?
The Smooth Earthsnake is nonvenomous and is a inoffensive species. They rely on evasion and non-lethal deterrents such as; releasing a foul-smelling, pungent, yellowish, or clear must from glads at the base of the tail, vigorous squirming and more.