Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus)

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.


Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus)
Durham Co., NC
31 Mar 2007

Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus)
Durham Co., NC
31 Mar 2007

Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus)
Durham Co., NC
31 Mar 2007

Worm Snakes have pinkish, translucent bellies.


Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus)
Durham Co., NC
31 Mar 2007

This individual appeared to have an eyering, most likely from pollen or dust.


Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) 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.


Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus)
Orange Co., NC
1 Apr 2007

Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus)
Orange Co., NC
1 Apr 2007


Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus)
Orange Co., NC
1 Apr 2007


Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus)
Durham Co., NC
1 Apr 2007


Back to Jeff's Herps Page | Back to Jeff's Nature Page

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