& Jirí Hosek (eds.), The Reptile Database, ()Ĭarphophis vermis, Western Worm Snake
Reptile Database (2017), website (version 24-Dec-16) Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center *** If you live in the range of this species in Louisiana and believe you may have observed this species please let me know (take a picture if possible), as there may be more unknown populations in the state.***Īuthor's Remarks: I have never observed this species in the wild.– Amphisbaenians, Lizards, Snakes, amphisbènes, lézards, serpentsĬarphophis vermis (Kennicott, 1859) – Western Wormsnake, Western Worm Snake Louisiana Conservation Status: Western Wormsnakes have a ranking of S1 (critically imperiled because of extreme rarity – 5 or fewer known extant populations) in Louisiana. Their NatureServe Global Conservation Status Rank is G5 (Secure). Global Conservation Status: Western Wormsnakes are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. Louisiana Range: Known only from Caddo parish in extreme northwestern Louisiana, and three parishes (Franklin, Ouachita, Morehouse) in northeastern Louisiana. A descriptive explanation of the range of each species can be found in the text below. This is provided as a guide to where you might be able to find these species in the state and to aid in identification. By no means does it represent the full range of the species in the state, nor does it necessarily mean that a species can be found throughout the parish with the record. *The colored areas of the map above represent parishes with currently known records for the given species (Source: Jeff Boundy, LA Dept.
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