Smooth Earth Snake (Virginia valeriae)

These small snakes are harmless to humans and are probably statewide in the North Carolina. They are secretive, inhabiting moist woods & fields, feed on worms, insects, gastropods, and they spend much of their time underground.

	Smooth Earth Snake (Virginia valeriae) Orange Co., NC 31 Mar 2007
	Smooth Earth Snake (Virginia valeriae) Orange Co., NC 31 Mar 2007
	Smooth Earth Snake (Virginia valeriae) Orange Co., NC 31 Mar 2007

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Created on ... March 31, 2007 | Updated on ... Mar 31, 2007 | jspippen@duke.edu