Jumping Snake Worm
Metaphire agrestis
Jumping snake worms live in damp leaf litter, garden soil, and forest floors, especially in disturbed habitats. They feed on decomposing leaves, fungi, and organic material near the surface rather than making deep permanent burrows. When handled or threatened, they thrash violently and may spring or flip across the ground, earning their common name.
- Type
- Burrow
- Conservation status
- LC