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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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