Western Wormsnake vs. Smooth Earthsnake
Both are tiny burrowing snakes found under rocks and logs. The Western Wormsnake is glossy black or dark purple above with a vivid pink-to-red belly that runs up the sides; it has tiny eyes and a sharp spine on the tail tip. The Smooth Earthsnake is plain grey or reddish-brown, sometimes with tiny black dots, with a plain white or cream belly, ordinary eyes, a pointed snout and no tail spine.
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