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Animals
A small pink-bellied snake that looks and moves like a large earthworm, spending its life in loose soil and leaf litter.
Field facts
HabitatMoist woodland soil, under logs
RangeSouthern and central Indiana
When to lookApril to October
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesEarthsnake — grey belly
Field note: It presses the sharp tail tip against skin, but cannot sting.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Its skin dries quickly; keep any handling to seconds.
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