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Northern Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus edwardsii

Photo by MikeVanValen
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A small, fossorial species that is common in many areas of the Northeast.

Habitat:

Mixed woodland, river valleys, sandy pinewoods.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MikeVanValen
Thanks. This particular snake was sitting in the open on a rocky hillside.
MitchRay
Nice photo, I love these guys
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PublishedApril 28, 2011

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