Prefers shallow water, swimming at the surface instead of diving as water snakes do. Eats salamanders, frogs, and small fishes. Eastern Hognose Snake Heterodon platyrhinos Prefers sandy areas. Ringneck Snake Diadophis punctatus Secretive. Found under logs, loose bark of dead trees in most habitats.
Prey includes earthworms and other small salamanders, lizards, and snakes.
Eastern Worm Snake Carphophis amoenus Likes moist earth. Usually found under logs, boards, or other debris. An active snake. Feeds on rodents, small birds, other snakes, frogs, and insects. Rough Green Snake Opheodrys aestivus Semi-aquatic and an excellent climber.