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Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Worm Snake peaks from March to May.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 3 states
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Snakes
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
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Description
Carphophis vermis (common name western worm snake) is a species of small, nonvenomous colubrid snake native to the United States. The western worm snake has a dark, black or purplish dorsal coloration, with a lighter, pink or reddish underside.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The western worm snake is found in the United States in southern Iowa, southeastern Nebraska, eastern Kansas, western Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, eastern Oklahoma, and northeastern Texas with isolated records from southwestern Wisconsin, southeastern Arkansas and western as well as middle Tennessee.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Little is known about the mating habits of the western worm snake, but breeding likely occurs in the early spring. Eggs are laid in the early summer.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Western Worm Snake
When is the Western Worm Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Worm Snake peaks from March to May.
Where does the Western Worm Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 3 states, including Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri.