Earth Snake

Virginia valeriae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Colubridae

About

The smooth earth snake is a species of nonvenomous natricine colubrid snake native to the eastern half of the United States.

Fun Fact

The specific name or epithet, valeriae, is in honor of Valeria Biddle Blaney (1828–1900), who collected the first specimen in Kent County, Maryland, and was a first cousin of Spencer Fullerton Baird.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eats primarily earthworms and soft-bodied arthropods.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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