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Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Description

Terrestrial; body light brown, dark head, dark ring on the neck; belly white with pinkish glare

Stats

Size

8 - 10 inches

Status

Endangered

Similar Species

Ringneck snake

Diet

Insects, spiders

Habitat

Southeastern snake; a few specimens have been found near New Albany; found on dry, rocky slopes

Reproduction

Egg-laying - up to 3 eggs laid in May/June will hatch in July

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