Harmless · North Carolina
Eastern Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Small burrowing snake with a pointed tail and pinkish belly.
At a glance
Size
Usually 7-13 inches.
North Carolina range
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Habitat
soil, leaf litter, rotting logs
Diet
Almost entirely earthworms.
Pattern
solid
Venomous
No
How to identify it
Small, shiny brown burrowing snake with a pink belly, tiny eyes, and a pointed tail tip.
Where to look in North Carolina
Found throughout most of North Carolina.
Moist soil, leaf litter, rotting logs, and areas beneath rocks.
Regional maps show broad physiographic provinces, not county-level records.
Photo guide
Use the gallery to check pattern, body shape, and context—not just overall color.
