Rough Earth Snake
Scientific Name: Haldea striatula
Photo Credits: JD Wilson
Living underground in rotting logs, this non-venomous snake eats earthworms and soft-bodied insects. The snake is brown with a light-colored belly. The babies are usually darker than the adults and have a more distinct neckband.
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