Ophisaurus ventralis, commonly known as the Eastern Glass Lizard, is a legless lizard native to the southeastern United States. It inhabits grasslands, forests, and wetlands. It has a long, slender body resembling a snake but is distinguished by its movable eyelids and external ear openings. This species has the remarkable ability to autotomize its tail to escape predators, which can then regenerate over time.

Ophisaurus ventralis, commonly known as the Eastern Glass Lizard, is native to the southeastern United States. Its geographical distribution includes states such as North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and parts of Tennessee and Kentucky. It is mostly found in the coastal plains and some parts of the Piedmont region.

The Eastern Glass Lizard inhabits a variety of environments but is predominantly found in sandy soils with abundant leaf litter. Typical habitats include pine flatwoods, coastal dunes, scrublands, hardwood forests, grasslands, and sometimes in suburban areas. These areas generally have a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

Ophisaurus ventralis occupies a niche as a ground-dwelling insectivore in its ecosystem. It feeds primarily on insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates, playing a role in controlling these populations. Its elongated, legless body allows it to move easily through dense vegetation and leaf litter, and it often seeks shelter under logs, rocks, or debris.