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Southern Ringneck Snake

Diadophis punctatus punctatus

Photo by Mr. Leonard
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small black snake with orange under side and copperish orange ring around "neck"

Habitat:

Found in my saltwater pool

Notes:

Is it venomous?

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Ringneck Snake

Diadophis punctatus punctatus
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Comments (3)
Samantha Hicks
This is an amazing picture I actually had one as a pet and I never saw her do a defense pose such as this great picture. By the way there nonvenomous worm eaters.

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PublishedMay 24, 2013

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