Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis (common name western worm snake) is a species of small, nonvenomous colubrid snake native to the United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western Worm Snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Carphophis amoenus
• Seminatrix pygaea

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Colubridae

Genus

Carphophis

Species

Carphophis vermis

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