Smooth earth snake is a small nonvenomous snake belonging to the Colubrid family, found in the United States. It remains buried most of its time in loose soil or leaf litter. It is not aggressive due to its lack of sufficient defense mechanisms when encountered.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Natricinae |
| Genus |
Virginia |
| Scientific Name |
Virginia valeriae |
| Length |
18–25 cm (7.1–9.8 in); largest recorded specimen measures 33.7 cm |
| Color |
Brown to gray with small black spots on the back and sides; tan to whitish belly |
| Distribution |
Texas, Iowa, New Jersey, Florida |
| Habitat |
Deciduous forest, timbered hillsides |
| Diet |
Mainly earthworms and other soft-bodied arthropods |
| Hibernation Fact |
Undergoes hibernation |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size |
Around 14 young |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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