These small snakes are harmless to humans and common statewide in the North Carolina. They hunt mostly at night, feeding mostly on worms, and they spend their days sleeping under logs and other hiding places.
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Durham Co., NC 31 Mar 2007 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Durham Co., NC 31 Mar 2007 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Durham Co., NC 31 Mar 2007 Worm Snakes have pinkish, translucent bellies. |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Durham Co., NC 29 Mar 2009 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Durham Co., NC 29 Mar 2009 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Durham Co., NC 31 Mar 2007 This individual appeared to have an eyering, most likely from pollen or dust. |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Orange Co., NC 1 Apr 2007 Worm Snakes are often very shiny snakes. They have a tiny spine-tipped tail that is completely harmless. |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Orange Co., NC 1 Apr 2007 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Orange Co., NC 1 Apr 2007 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Orange Co., NC 1 Apr 2007 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Durham Co., NC 1 Apr 2007 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Orange Co., NC 27 Apr 2008 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Orange Co., NC 27 Apr 2008 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Orange Co., NC 27 Apr 2008 Ready to molt! |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Orange Co., NC 27 Apr 2008 Ready to molt! |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Durham Co., NC 18 Nov 2009 |
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Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Durham Co., NC 18 Nov 2009 |
Created on ... March 31, 2007 | Updated on ... Mar 31, 2007 | jspippen@duke.edu