Common Name: SCARLETSNAKE, NORTHERN
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: REPTILIA
Order: SERPENTES
Family: COLUBRIDAE
Genus: CEMOPHORA
Species: COCCINEA
SubSpecies: COPEI
Taxonomic Authority: JAN
Taxonomy References: 001 , 012 , 016
NONGAME
STATE RANK S2S3
GLOBAL RANK G5T5
Status References: 014 , 005 , 006
"Occur in diverse habitat, including swamps and rough hilly areas."
Primary Habitat: "Savanna/Shrub/Woodland - woodl"
"Occurs in south-central Missouri, and in extreme southwest corner *13*."
Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
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CAMDEN | CAPE GIRARDEAU | ADAIR | |||
MARIES | DUNKLIN | ANDREW | |||
MILLER | MORGAN | ATCHISON | |||
PHELPS | AUDRAIN | ||||
SCOTT | BARRY | ||||
STONE | BARTON | ||||
BATES | |||||
BENTON | |||||
BOLLINGER | |||||
BOONE | |||||
BUCHANAN | |||||
BUTLER | |||||
CALDWELL | |||||
CALLAWAY | |||||
CARROLL | |||||
CARTER | |||||
CASS | |||||
CEDAR | |||||
CHARITON | |||||
CHRISTIAN | |||||
CLARK | |||||
CLAY | |||||
CLINTON | |||||
COLE | |||||
COOPER | |||||
CRAWFORD | |||||
DADE | |||||
DALLAS | |||||
DAVIESS | |||||
DEKALB | |||||
DENT | |||||
DOUGLAS | |||||
FRANKLIN | |||||
GASCONADE | |||||
GENTRY | |||||
GREENE | |||||
GRUNDY | |||||
HARRISON | |||||
HENRY | |||||
HICKORY | |||||
HOLT | |||||
HOWARD | |||||
HOWELL | |||||
IRON | |||||
JACKSON | |||||
JASPER | |||||
JEFFERSON | |||||
JOHNSON | |||||
KNOX | |||||
LACLEDE | |||||
LAFAYETTE | |||||
LAWRENCE | |||||
LEWIS | |||||
LINCOLN | |||||
LINN | |||||
LIVINGSTON | |||||
MACON | |||||
MADISON | |||||
MARION | |||||
MCDONALD | |||||
MERCER | |||||
MISSISSIPPI | |||||
MONITEAU | |||||
MONROE | |||||
MONTGOMERY | |||||
NEW MADRID | |||||
NEWTON | |||||
NODAWAY | |||||
OREGON | |||||
OSAGE | |||||
OZARK | |||||
PEMISCOT | |||||
PERRY | |||||
PETTIS | |||||
PIKE | |||||
PLATTE | |||||
POLK | |||||
PULASKI | |||||
PUTNAM | |||||
RALLS | |||||
RANDOLPH | |||||
RAY | |||||
REYNOLDS | |||||
RIPLEY | |||||
SALINE | |||||
SCHUYLER | |||||
SCOTLAND | |||||
SHANNON | |||||
SHELBY | |||||
ST. CHARLES | |||||
ST. CLAIR | |||||
ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
ST. LOUIS | |||||
STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
STODDARD | |||||
SULLIVAN | |||||
TANEY | |||||
TEXAS | |||||
VERNON | |||||
WARREN | |||||
WASHINGTON | |||||
WAYNE | |||||
WEBSTER | |||||
WORTH | |||||
WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 015 , 002 , 006 , 007 , 010 , 011 , 013 , 017
Meramec R.
Bourbeuse R.
Osage R. from Warsaw to Bagnell Dam
Niangua R.
Osage R. from Bagnell Dam to Mo. R.
Gasconade R. from Big Piney R. to Mo. R.
White R. above Tablerock Dam
James R.
White R. below Tablerock Dam and Little North Fork White R.
Comments: "Likely to occur in units listed, based on county occurrence."
Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Oak-Hickory Forest
Southern Floodplain Forest
Ozark: Upper Ozark
Ozark: White River
Species is associated with "Terrestrial" habitats.
Palustrine
"Palustrine", "Forested"
References for Aquatic Associations: 002
Shortleaf Pine Reproduction (0-3" dbh)
Shortleaf Pine Reproduction (3-9" dbh)
Mature Shortleaf Pine (open understory)
Shortleaf Pine Old Growth
Limestone Glade
Swamp
Mature Shortleaf Pine (dense understory)
Eastern Red Cedar (70% + crown closure)
Eastern Red Cedar (30-70% crown closure)
Oak-Hickory Old Growth
References for Habitat Types: 002 , 003
Forest
Upland forest
Dry Forest
Dry-Mesic Forest
Upland Limestone/Dolomite Forest
Dry Limestone/Dolomite Forest
Dry-Mesic Limestone/Dolomite Forest
Upland Chert Forest
Xeric Chert Forest
Dry Chert Forest
Dry-Mesic Chert Forest
Upland Sandstone Forest
Xeric Sandstone Forest
Dry Sandstone Forest
Dry-Mesic Sandstone Forest
Upland Sand Forest
Dry Sand Forest
Upland Igneous Forest
Flatwoods
Primary
Glade
Limestone Glade
Dolomite Glade
Sandstone Glade
Wetland
Swamps
Swamp
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities: 002 , 008 , 009 , 003
"Carnivore"
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits:
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits
Reptiles; Egg stage
Mammals; Juvenile stage
Amphibians; Not Specified
Sauria (lizards, skinks); Not Specified
Insects
Insects; Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits 008
References for egg niches requirements:
References for feeding larvae niche requirements:
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
Other niche requirements specified in comments(99999)
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Natural features: hills
Soil type: sandy soil
Soil type specified in comments(00300)
References for resting juvenile niche requirements: 002 , 008
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Natural features: hills
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 002
References for feeding adult niche requirements:
References for resting adult niche requirements: 002 , 008
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Inland wetlands: swamp
Natural features: hills
Other niche requirements specified in comments(99999)
Soil type specified in comments(00300)
Soil type: sandy soil
Code | Comment |
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007 | Lays eggs-June *02*. |
018 | Clutch 3-8 eggs *02*. |
099 | Nickerson believes MO population isolated from population on Ozark plateau of ark. Osage and MO river systems serve as barriers to species *07*. |
Other life history information specified in comments(099)
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Foraging strategy: stalking
Foraging sites: rocks
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Nest/den site: stumps
Nest/den site: log
Nest/den site: under rocks
Clutch/litter size specified in comments(018)
Code | Comment |
---|---|
007 | Lays eggs-June *02*. |
018 | Clutch 3-8 eggs *02*. |
099 | Nickerson believes MO population isolated from population on Ozark plateau of ark. Osage and MO river systems serve as barriers to species *07*. |
References for life history: 002 , 007 , 009
Barren land - maintain glades
Forest - maintain early stage of ecological succession
Forest - maintain natural vegetation (native)
Forest - maintain wilderness environment
Forest - reforestation
Beneficial Management References: 009
Adverse Management References:
Comments on Management:
Maintain cedar glades *09*.
References for Management Comments:
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002 | Anderson, P. 1965. The Reptiles Of Missouri. Univ. Missouri Press, Columbia, Mo. 330pp. |
003 | Kelly, G. (Ed.) 1986. Animal Habitat Relations Handbook. Mo Dept. Of Conservation and U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Jefferson City, Mo. 293 Pp. |
004 | Thom, R.H. and J.H. Wilson. 1980 The Natural Divisions Of Missouri. Trans. Mo Acad. Sci. 14:9-24. |
005 | The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115. |
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