The rough earth snake is a forrosial species, meaning it lives inside burrows. Formerly it was scientifically known as Virginia striatula, this is a non-aggressive snake.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Serpentes |
Family |
Colubridae |
Genus |
Haldea |
Scientific Name |
Haldea striatula |
Also Known as |
Worm snake, little brown snake, striated viper, small-eyed brown snake, small brown viper, southern ground snake, ground snake, little striped snake, brown snake, and brown ground snake |
Size |
7-10 in(18-25.4 cm) |
Color |
Gray, brown, or red |
Distribution |
Southwestern United States |
Habitat |
Underneath rocks and logs |
Diet |
Insects, slugs, earthworms, larvae, sow bugs and insect eggs |
Hibernation Period |
Winter but their hibernation ends faster than other snakes |
Predators |
Birds of prey, larger snakes and other mammals |
Venom Fact |
Non-venomous |
Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous |
Breeding Season |
Summer |
Litter Size |
6-24 |
Reproductive Age |
Females are mature around 2 years while males attain the maturity nearly 1.5 years |
Average Lifespan |
7 years |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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