Common Name:

 Eastern Worm Snake
Scientific Name:
Carphophis amoenus amoenus
Etymology:
Genus:
Carphophis is derived from the Greek words karphos which means "straw" or "chaff" and ophios which means "snake".
 Species:
amoenus is Latin for "pleasing" or "charming" referring to the disposition of the snake.
Vernacular Names:
Blind snake, blind worm, cricket snake, eastern ground snake, eastern twig snake, little red snake, milk snake, thunder snake.
Average Length:
7.5 - 11 in. (19 - 28 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
12.6 in. (32 cm)
Record length:
13.25 in. (33.7 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

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  Chesapeake Close-up Adult - Fairfax Co. Ventral view