< Back | Name: | Ringneck Snake | | Family: | Woodland Snakes | | Scientific Name:
| Diadophis punctatus | | Description: | Smooth scales. Head and body can be gray-black, blue-black or gray-brown. Belly is yellow with black spots. Conspicuous yellow or light orange ring around the neck. Young patterned like adults. Adults 10-14 inches in length. | | Range: | Statewide, but only two records known east of the White River. | | Habits and Habitat: | This snake can be found in forests, woodland edges, pastures and rocky glades. It is active from March-November, most often found under cover of rocks or logs. Breeds March-April and lays 2-10 eggs that hatch August-September. Primarily eats earthworms, but insects, small lizards and salamanders have also been reported as foods. |
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Click Photo to Enlarge Suzanne Collins |
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