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
General Info
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.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Earthsnakes Species
Eastern smooth earthsnake 
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