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Kirtland's Snake

Clonophis kirtlandii

Description

Terrestrial; body reddish brown with four rows of dark blotches; belly pink to red with two lines of dark dots

Stats

Size

13 - 18 inches

Status

Endangered

Similar Species

DeKay's Brown snake, Garter snakes

Diet

Earthworms

Habitat

Urban areas

Reproduction

Live bearing - 5 to 12 babies are born in July/August

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