ABDO discreetly hangs from the belt or clips inside a purse and looks like a large cell phone or tablet, drawing very little attention. With the innovative quick-latch system, ABDO opens by a swipe of your thumb, making your pistol readily accessible.
Two species of skunks are found in Missouri. The eastern spotted skunk, Spilogale putorius, has white splotches on its back and sides. It is now rarely found in the state and is fully protected as a threatened species under state regulations. Also known as the civit cat, adult spotted skunks are typically 14 to 22 inches long and weigh from 3/4 to 2-3/4 pounds. The striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis, is more common.
Identifying venomous snakes in Mid-Missouri. There are five venomous snakes in Missouri; the Western Cotton Mouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake and the Massasauga Rattlesnake. Chris Newbold is a natural history biologist at the Missouri Department of Conservation and said there is a way to physically identify the venomous snakes.