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Ringneck Snake
Diadophis punctatus
34.4152, -96.5431
Field Notes
Description:
Small snake reaching an adult length of < 12 inches. Belly and ring around neck range from yellow to orange to bright red.
Habitat:
Fossorial snake living under leaf litter and in burrows in the ground. May be found inside of and under decomposing logs.
Notes:
A difficult snake to keep as a pet due its specialized diet of insect larvae.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 3, 2012
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