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Worm snakes originated in east woodland areas in places like Louisiana and Arizona and in the eastern U.S. from southern New England. They usually hide under leaves, trees, and mostly under stones. They are non-harmful towards humans and not venomous in nature. These species are endangered species. They are best when left alone since they don't like being held for long and are often considered shy beings. There are primarily two types of worm snakes one is an eastern worm snake and the other is a carphophis vermis also popularly known as the western worm snake.
Keeping them as a pet has become a popular move among snake lovers and first-time owners. One can keep them in a terrarium which includes soil, mud as well as hiding places for them to feel comfortable. A ten-gallon terrarium would be ideal for the same. When keeping them as pets one could consider getting more than one to keep them some company in the terrarium. They are not dangerous beings and do not bite humans. They feed primarily on insects so when keeping them as a pet it's essential they have access to proper dietary requirements in their environment. In this article, we will take a look at western worm snake facts as well as the eastern worm snake facts. If you liked this article please visit sea snake and orb-weaver spider.
The worm snake is a type of snake animal which is a snake but due to its size and shape it is ofte times mistaken for being an earthworm.
Worm snakes belong to the category of reptiles and belong to the family of Colubrid snakes.
The exact number of worm snakes in the world is not known however they are categorized as endangered species by the IUCN. Since they are considered to be a common species they are not protected in any way however, the case is different in Georgia where they have been protected from the beginning.
Wood snakes live in wetlands mostly however they are found in the woods as well under stones and bushy areas where they can camouflage themselves. Worm snakes are also seen in farms since they try to search for insects to prey on and in recent years have been adopted as a pet in homes by snake lovers as well as first times owners.
Worm snakes are in the eastern United States and other parts of the world as well. They dwell in and around forests as their habitat and rarely go further away from the same. They usually hide beneath stones, rocks, logs, under-leaf litter, or beneath rotting logs. They are shy soft-bodied small beings and don't like being held for long.
Worm snake carphophis amoenus live on their own as well as with other snakes like them and people who adopt them as pets.
The average lifespan of a worm snake is four years in the wild. This also depends on various other factors like their environment and diet.
The breeding period is from April to May and September to October and lay one to eight eggs usually litter under leaves. The hatchlings are three to four inch in length and hatch in August and September.
The worm snake species are considered as an endangered species by the International Union For Conservation Of Nature (IUCN).
Their upper body is light to dark brown and their lower body pink and white below their belly. Their eyes are tiny and are usually black in color. They have a pointed head and a tail in similar size and coloration but pointed in nature. They have scales and a small head, their belly also being brown in color as is their tail.
Compared to other snake species they are one of the cutest species and an added benefit is that they are harmless beings making them approachable in nature as compared to other venomous snakes. They are extremely shy and tend to slide out of one's hand if held for longer periods.
They are largely shy and silent beings however, they tend to communicate to other species of their own kind through the use of signals made by movements in the body a professional in the field is sure to recognize the same.
A worm snake is 12 in tall which is 20 times bigger than the smallest snake in the world, the Barbados thread snake which is 10 cm tall in size.
They do not move great distances and have been recorded to move about 45 m in a 24-hour window. Their primary diet consists of earthworms hence they utilize more time digging deep however when they don't find earthworms they look for alternate substitutes of insects to feed on.
An average adult worm snake weighs 0.003 lb.
They are not assigned any particular names and another way to identify their gender is to analyze their reproductive functions. If you're considering adopting it's a good idea to consult a professional in the field to get a better idea.
A baby worm snake is referred to by the same name and nothing different unless one decides to adopt one in which case one could assign them names.
They search for their food by burrowing deep into the soil for earthworms and if they dont find that they feed on other insects which they find in the wild. If no option is available they also feed on slugs, and snails as an alternate source of nutrition. When kept as pets they should be fed from time to time.
No, these snakes are not poisonous in nature or harmful, they don't bite humans, however, when held it is common for them to try to escape. They are not the only non-venomous snakes in the snake family kingdom.
Yes, they will make an excellent pet to snake lovers and to first-time owners. Installing a terrarium would be ideal for these pets.
Blind snake is a name given to snakes who resemble an earthworm and so is the case with worm snakes since and are not harmful compared to other common snakes. Just because they are known as blind snakes does not mean they don't have eyes, rather their eye reduces in size through the fetus's development by the time they hatch from their shell they become blind.
Conversion of habitats into urbanization has led to a massive decline in their population in turn affecting the animals who prey on them in the woodlands, rotting logs and leaf litter. Since they are considered common species they are given little or no protection except in places like Rhode Island and Georgia.
Taking care of them is simple as long as they are given ample space to move around, enough hiding places, as well as their dietary requirements, are taken care of.
There are broadly two types of worm snakes as discussed earlier namely, the eastern worm snake and the other is a carphophis vermis also popularly known as the western worm snake, and are more or less similar but vary in coloration. They are shy, harmless, and unique snakes and a wonderful pet to those who love snakes and are considering adopting a snake for the first time. In their natural habitat they like logs, rocks, soil, and such habitats.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly animal facts for everyone to discover! You can even occupy yourself at home by drawing one on our worm snake coloring pages.
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
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