It's strong and if caught will stab captor with the spiny point to surprise them and slip through their fingers or claws. Diet Feeds on earthworms and soft bodied insects. Breeding Occurs during April and May. Eggs are laid under rocks, loose dirt, or rotted logs. Two to five hatch.
New snakes range from three and a half inches to four point one inches.
Material prepared by Chad Robinson Photographs copyright John White. Used by permission.