LINED SNAKE
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Constrictor- Nonvenomous
Lined Snakes have dorsal tan, gray to brown, with a light off-white to gray stripe down the center of the back, as well as one down each side on the second and third row of scales. These stripes on the side may blend in with the color of the scales on the belly. The belly is light colored with two rows of dark half-moon shaped markings.
Adults range from 8 to 15 inches.
This species feeds almost exclusively on earthworms.
They live mainly in the western part of the state, with small populations in extreme northeast counties and the St. Louis area. Lined snakes hide during the day under rocks, logs, and other debris, becoming active at night. They live in a wide variety of habitats such as native prairies, glades, near old trash dumps, along highways and old abandoned farmhouses.
Lined Snakes have dorsal tan, gray to brown, with a light off-white to gray stripe down the center of the back, as well as one down each side on the second and third row of scales. These stripes on the side may blend in with the color of the scales on the belly. The belly is light colored with two rows of dark half-moon shaped markings.
Adults range from 8 to 15 inches.
This species feeds almost exclusively on earthworms.
They live mainly in the western part of the state, with small populations in extreme northeast counties and the St. Louis area. Lined snakes hide during the day under rocks, logs, and other debris, becoming active at night. They live in a wide variety of habitats such as native prairies, glades, near old trash dumps, along highways and old abandoned farmhouses.
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Photo by Peter Paplanus
