The species is commonly found in north and central Florida, and is most often associated with sandy habitats.

[5] The nose may be cream-tan in color in populations found along the Atlantic Coast.

Diet includes worms, snails, spiders, insects and their larvae.

The populations found primarily in Florida have very large rear teeth that possibly direct venom into their prey.

It is assumed that the snake lays its eggs from late spring to August.

[4] This species is the primary food for the rare short-tailed snake (Lampropeltis extenuata).

[4] It is listed as critically impaired in Georgia because of its small range in the state.