Indiana and Kentucky’s Tiniest Snake Looks More Like a Worm Than a Serpent
Snakes Are Not So Scary
I have plenty of friends who are afraid of snakes, and while I get being scared of something (I have a phobia of cockroaches called Katsaridaphobia), I just don’t get snakes. Yes, some snakes are dangerous and can bite, but let’s face it, mosquitoes are actually more dangerous than snakes, and we are not afraid of them!
At Least Not Indiana’s Smallest Snake: The Worm Snake
There is one very small snake I just learned about, and it is so tiny and cute, I wonder if even those with snake phobias would be afraid of this little guy.
New Harmony State Park recently posted a video of a worm snake they found.
Introducing Indiana’s smallest snake, the Worm Snake! These tiny creatures are found under logs, in loose soil, or wandering the soft, earthy forest floor. What a fun find at Harmonie!
Worm Snake Facts: Size, Appearance, and Habitat
According to Indiana wildlife experts, worm snakes start out at only around 2-3 inches long and grow to about six inches. They rarely exceed a foot in length. Worm snakes are brown with a pink belly and glossy scales. Their appearance and habit of living under logs or leaves make them resemble earthworms. They also feed primarily on soft-bodied invertebrates like earthworms, insect larvae, slugs, snails, and occasionally salamanders which they swallow alive. Ew.
And unfortunately, due to their snack size, they are often scooped up by predators and eaten.
If you are in Indiana or nearby Kentucky, keep an eye out for this fascinating and harmless little snake on your next hike!
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