Snake ID part 2

7 – 11 inches longGlossy brown and plain (no pattern)Belly is reddish pinkBlunt head and sharp short tailSmooth scales and a divided anal plateSouth eastern part of the stateFeeds on worms and soft bodied insectsIs fed upon by milk snakes

Eastern Worm Snake *

1 of 3 water snakes in PaConsidered very rare14 – 18 inches longFlatten themselves to the ground as a defense Background of brown, reddish brown, or grayTwo rows of alternating black squarish spotsThe belly is reddish with round black spots along

the edgesKeeled scales and a divided anal platePrefer swampy or forest pondsLeast aquatic of the water snakesGives live birthFeeds on worms slugs and some small fish.

Kirtland’s Snake *

Known to suffocate copperheads and other snakes.Believed to be immune to pit viper venom

Very unsocial snakeDiurnal except during the heat of summer.3 to >6 feetAKA thunder snake or chain snakeYellow or white “chain” pattern on dark

brown to black Yellow or white blotches on black bellySingle anal plate and smooth salesLay eggsGood constrictor that feeds on other snakes,

lizards, rodents, birds and their eggs.

Eastern king snake *

Rough green snake *AKA vine snake

Slight build, green color and often found in brush.

Slender body with long tapering tail.Light or pale green with white to yellowish-

green bellyDivided anal plate with highly keeled scales.Arboreal speciesLay eggsEats crickets, spiders, caterpillars, and

grasshoppers.