Northern Ringneck Snake

Northern Ringneck Snake

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John White
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The ring-necked snake or ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus) is a small, non-venomous snake found in North America. It is mostly grey or brown with a colorful belly side and a colorful ring behind its head. The snake is secretive and is rarely seen during the daytime. It is slightly venomous, but its nonaggressive nature and small, rear-facing fangs pose little threat to humans who wish to handle it. The snakes' diet consist of small prey such as earthworms, slugs, and salamanders.
Order: Squamata > Suborder: Serpentes > Family: Colubridae > Genus: Diadophis > Species: Diadophis punctatus


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Author		Name (E-mail): John White (reptiles@erols.com)
Subject		Northern Ringneck Snake


Description		Northern Ringneck Snake -- Best Regards, John White Reptiles & Amphibians of Virginia - http://www.erols.com/reptiles/ Wildlife Photos - http://www.herp-edia.com/photography/ (New Site) Wildlife & Nature Photographs - http://members.xoom.com/crocodilians/ filename="northern ringneck snake2.jpg" Comments ========= The ring-necked snake or ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus) is a small, non-venomous snake found in North America. It is mostly grey or brown with a colorful belly side and a colorful ring behind its head. The snake is secretive and is rarely seen during the daytime. It is slightly venomous, but its nonaggressive nature and small, rear-facing fangs pose little threat to humans who wish to handle it. The snakes' diet consist of small prey such as earthworms, slugs, and salamanders. Order: Squamata > Suborder: Serpentes > Family: Colubridae > Genus: Diadophis > Species: Diadophis punctatus

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