PrLhHS OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY oy 
DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF THE SNAKES. 
HARMLESS SPECIES. 
FIG. 3. WORM SNAKE 
The Worm Snake, Carphophits amenus (Fig. 3), is a di- 
minutive species which, though fairly abundant, is seldom 
seen, owing to its secretive habits. The Worm Snake Worm 
is quite characteristic in appearance with its smooth, pualce: 
shining, cylindrical body and sharp snout; the head and neck 
are of the same width. In color this little serpent is quite 
somber and in harmony with the surroundings in which it lives. 
Above, it is light brown or brownish gray; beneath, the color is a 
delicate shade of pink. In length, the species seldom exceeds 
eleven inches. 
This reptile might possibly be confounded with the Storer’s 
Snake and the DeKay’s Snake, which small, retiring species it. 
in a way resembles, principally in color and size, but it may be 
immediately recognized by its smooth scales; both of the other 
