This snake holds the title of the smallest known snake species, reaching a maximum length of about 10.4 cm (4.1 inches).
Often mistaken for an earthworm, it ranges from 2 to 6 inches in length and is found across Asia and Africa.
Found in Amazonia, this snake grows to just 3.4 to 3.59 inches long and feeds on slugs and snails.
A small species found in Missouri among other locations, measuring 7 to 8 inches long. It predominantly eats insects and their larvae
Native to southern Africa, it grows only about 7.9 to 11 inches in length.
With a length of 8.66 to 15 inches, the lined snake is found in the Great Plains and eastern areas like Illinois.
Though not one of the smallest, the ringneck snake is notable for its distinctive coloration and size
Found in the northeastern United States, this snake typically measures 10 to 15 inches in length.
Ranging from 8 to 19 inches in length, this snake is found in North America, thriving in dry, rocky areas with loose soil.