Eastern Worm Snake Coiled Up on a Rock, Virginia
I went out hunting for snakes with a friend yesterday and had some success. Previously, my only snake photos to speak of where of Black Rat Snakes and Northern Water Snakes. I really wanted to find some other species, so months ago I began the process of learning how to find various snakes. With the help of my friend, I was able to find two new species - the Ringneck Snake, and the Eastern Worm Snake. While the average length of Eastern Worm Snakes are anywhere from 7 to 11 inches, this little guy was tiny - the smallest my friend had ever seen. Surely a hatchling, his markings were still the same as a full grown adult, and I found him quite striking, especially the coral colored belly.
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P.S. - Sorry about the snake, Grandma!
Laura Metot on 25 Apr 2008 at 9:36 am #
Yikes!!!!!!! Good shot anyway. Grandma
Kari Post on 25 Apr 2008 at 11:16 am #
I like it! I hope you find more snakes today!
Chris Kayler on 25 Apr 2008 at 9:49 pm #
Thanks guys. I did find more
Josh Gahagan on 26 Apr 2008 at 9:50 am #
Excellent shot Chris. I happened to find two northern brown snakes today under the same board. Where did you find this guy?
Chris Kayler on 03 May 2008 at 1:34 pm #
Hey Josh,
Found this guy under a rock at a local nature preserve.