Click on the name of the snake for more information about the species.
common wormsnake (Carphophis amoenus) Photo © Brad M. Glorioso
western wormsnake (Carphophis vermis) Photo © Kory G. Roberts
ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus) Photo © Brad M. Glorioso
red-bellied mudsnake (Farancia abacura) Photo © Brad M. Glorioso
plains hog-nosed snake (Heterodon nasicus) [state threatened] Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation
eastern hog-nosed snake (Heterodon platirhinos) Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation
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