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They are vital to the natural scene, they rarely bite, they never kill.
Video of a massasauga in the wild.
Video of an Osage copperhead in the wild.
Coil up to some of Missouri's most misunderstood cold-blooded residents with this video.
Video of a western cottonmouth in the wild.
The best response to venomous snakes is to respect their wildness.
Video of a speckled kingsnake in the wild.
MDC protects and manages Missouri's fish, forest, and wildlife resources.
We also facilitate your participation in resource-management activities, and we provide opportunities for you to use, enjoy and learn about nature.
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