Harmless · North Carolina
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Small plain brownish snake often found under objects.
At a glance
Size
Usually 7-12 inches.
North Carolina range
Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Habitat
gardens, woods, under cover
Diet
Mostly earthworms and other soft-bodied invertebrates.
Pattern
solid
Venomous
No
How to identify it
Small plain gray or brown snake with keeled scales and a pointed snout.
Where to look in North Carolina
Found mainly in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.
Woodlands, gardens, and leaf litter beneath logs, rocks, and debris.
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.
