[4][5] The largest populations of the species is found in areas with sandy or loose soils and plentiful organic litter.

The southeastern crown snake is commonly found in both damp and dry woodland habitats.

[3] The snake is active during the day during the warmer months of the year, and can be found underneath rocks, logs and organic litter.

It is considered a skilled burrower in sandy soil, and appears to "swim" in the sand when attempting to escape capture.

[3] The snake feeds on several kinds of small prey, including termites, worms, centipedes, earth-dwelling insect larvae, and spiders.

The snake will attempt to burrow in the sand when threatened, or by crawling beneath organic litter and other debris.