Flat-Headed Snake
Family:
Colubridae (nonvenomous snakes) in the order Squamata (lizards and snakes)
Description:
This is Missouri's smallest snake. General color is tan, gray-brown or reddish-brown. The head sometimes is slightly darker than the rest of the body or is black, and the belly is salmon pink.
Size:
Length averages from 7 to 8 inches (18-20 cm).
Habitat and conservation:
Usually found under rocks where there is slightly moist soil. South-facing, rocky, wooded hillsides are its preferred habitat.
Foods:
The flat-headed snake feeds on centipedes and insect larvae.
Distribution in Missouri:
Southern half of the state except for the southeastern corner. MDC's Mission, Vision, Priorities
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Shortened URL
http://mdc.mo.gov/node/6609
