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Eastern smooth earthsnake
A species of Earthsnakes Scientific name : Virginia valeriae valeriae Genus : Earthsnakes
Eastern smooth earthsnake, A species of Earthsnakes
Scientific name: Virginia valeriae valeriae
Genus: Earthsnakes
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General Info
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General Info
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Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Eastern smooth earthsnake primarily consumes small insects and invertebrates. It shows a strong preference for ants, beetles, spiders, and insect larvae, adeptly capturing its prey during night-time foraging.
Appearance
Eastern smooth earthsnake is a small, slender creature with a long, cylindrical body shape covered in sleek, glossy scales. Its color varies from light brown to dark black, occasionally exhibiting sparse white patches. Uniquely, its dorsal area has a distinctive orange stripe stretching from the head to the tail. Notable features include a triangular-shaped head and a long, forked tongue. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Eastern smooth earthsnake is a solitary species, dwelling underground during daytime and surfacing for nocturnal foraging. They utilize specialized mouthparts for subsisting on soft-bodied invertebrates. Mating and ovipositing behaviours are seen in spring and autumn. It does not exhibit any territorial tendencies.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Earthsnakes Species
Eastern smooth earthsnake