{"id":98406,"date":"2022-04-22T12:25:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:25:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:25:30","slug":"how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you identify a baby snake?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#How_do_you_identify_a_baby_snake\" title=\"How do you identify a baby snake?\">How do you identify a baby snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#What_baby_snake_looks_like_a_worm\" title=\"What baby snake looks like a worm?\">What baby snake looks like a worm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#What_does_a_baby_garden_snake_look_like\" title=\"What does a baby garden snake look like?\">What does a baby garden snake look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#What_does_snake_baby_look_like\" title=\"What does snake baby look like?\">What does snake baby look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#How_do_I_tell_what_kind_of_snake_I_have\" title=\"How do I tell what kind of snake I have?\">How do I tell what kind of snake I have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#How_do_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_worm_and_a_baby_snake\" title=\"How do you tell the difference between a worm and a baby snake?\">How do you tell the difference between a worm and a baby snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#What_does_it_mean_if_you_see_a_baby_snake\" title=\"What does it mean if you see a baby snake?\">What does it mean if you see a baby snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#Are_there_worms_that_look_like_snakes\" title=\"Are there worms that look like snakes?\">Are there worms that look like snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#How_do_you_tell_if_its_a_worm_or_snake\" title=\"How do you tell if it&#8217;s a worm or snake?\">How do you tell if it&#8217;s a worm or snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_baby_snake_and_an_earthworm\" title=\"How can you tell the difference between a baby snake and an earthworm?\">How can you tell the difference between a baby snake and an earthworm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-identify-a-baby-snake-3\/#Are_there_snakes_that_look_like_earthworms\" title=\"Are there snakes that look like earthworms?\">Are there snakes that look like earthworms?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_identify_a_baby_snake\"><\/span>How do you identify a baby snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most obvious difference is in size. Coloration, scales, and head shape differ from species to species but generally remain the same when comparing adults to babies. <b>Baby snakes do have a distinguishing egg tooth on their snout that allows them to exit the egg or live birth sac<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_baby_snake_looks_like_a_worm\"><\/span>What baby snake looks like a worm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Description: Worm snakes are small &#8212; to 13 in (33.5 cm) &#8212; brown snakes with smooth shiny scales, tiny eyes, and a pointed tail tip. The body is generally light to dark brown on the dorsum and pink to white below. The belly coloration often extends slightly onto the sides of the body.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_baby_garden_snake_look_like\"><\/span>What does a baby garden snake look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you discover a snake in your house, act as soon as possible, for both the snake&#8217;s and your peace of mind:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Remain calm and avoid disturbing the snake or driving her into hiding.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, carefully open a nearby door and use a broom to gently herd the snake outside.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_snake_baby_look_like\"><\/span>What does snake baby look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Do Baby Snakes Look Like? Generally, baby snakes are <b>strikingly similar in appearance to adults. The most obvious difference is in size. Coloration, scales, and head shape differ from species to species but generally remain the same when comparing adults to babies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_tell_what_kind_of_snake_I_have\"><\/span>How do I tell what kind of snake I have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To identify venomous snakes, <b>look for characteristics such as a rattling tail, elliptical eyes, and a triangular head. Identify non-venomous snakes by their body color, double belly scales, and round eyes. You can also use reference resources to help you identify snakes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_worm_and_a_baby_snake\"><\/span>How do you tell the difference between a worm and a baby snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>While most snakes have scaly exteriors, worm epidermises vary depending on the species. The common earthworm, for example, has a pink, segmented body, and it can breathe through its skin. While terrestrial snakes have dry bodies, most terrestrial worms excrete a layer of mucus to help them breathe and stay moist.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_you_see_a_baby_snake\"><\/span>What does it mean if you see a baby snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you find a few baby snakes in the garden, <b>it&#8217;s possible that the mother snake saw it as an ideal nursery and placed her eggs somewhere in it. So, there may be a complete brood of young snakes, signaling the existence of an infestation as they are born in clutches or groups.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_worms_that_look_like_snakes\"><\/span>Are there worms that look like snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Jumping worms are a type of earthworm. They are called jumping worms because of their unusual behavior when disturbed  they move like a snake and sometimes appear to be jumping. A light-colored ring extends around the body and may be more prominent than in other earthworms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_its_a_worm_or_snake\"><\/span>How do you tell if it&#8217;s a worm or snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>While most snakes have scaly exteriors, worm epidermises vary depending on the species. The common earthworm, for example, has a pink, segmented body, and it can breathe through its skin. While terrestrial snakes have dry bodies, most terrestrial worms excrete a layer of mucus to help them breathe and stay moist.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_baby_snake_and_an_earthworm\"><\/span>How can you tell the difference between a baby snake and an earthworm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baby snakes are bigger, have different colors and patterns, don&#8217;t have segmented bodies, and don&#8217;t move in the same way. They have visible eyes, scales, and mouths while worms don&#8217;t. There are many differences between baby snakes and earthworms which means that you can easily tell them apart.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_snakes_that_look_like_earthworms\"><\/span>Are there snakes that look like earthworms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, the next time you see a thin black &#8216;worm&#8217; wriggling about in your garden after the rains, do give it a second look. Who knows what you might find! <b>The Brahminy snake is so tiny it is often mistaken for a worm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you identify a baby snake?What baby snake looks like a worm?What does a baby garden snake look like?What does snake baby look like?How do I tell what kind of snake I have?How do you tell the difference between a worm and a baby snake?What does it mean if you see&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98406"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98406"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98406\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}