Alternate Name(s):

Venom Status:

Non Venomous

Characteristics:

The slenderness of the snakes in this genus have led to the alternate name of “threadsnakes.” This is a 7 to 10” long, pinkish to brown, burrowing serpent with vestigial (scale covered) eyes and no enlarged belly scales. They can be differentiated to species by facial and interorbital escalation. This subspecies has 3 scales on the top of the head between the ocular scales and a single upper labial (lip) scale. The middorsal scale row is pinker than those on either side of it. Use range to assist in their species differentiation.

Unique Features:

Has 3 scales on the top of the head between the ocular scales and a single upper labial (lip) scale. The middorsal scale row is pinker than those on either side of it. Use range to assist in their species differentiation.

Habitat and Diet:

Loose sandy soil. Often found beneath rocks and moisture retaining surface debris. Primarily feeds in Termites and the larvae and pupae of ants.

Geographic Range:

TX