Ring-necked Snake
Scientific Name: Diadophis punctatus
Photo Credits: JD Wilson
The ring-necked snake is non-venomous. It feeds on earthworms and salamanders. The yellow or orange ring on its neck contrasts with the dark gray or black back of this snake. Found in the forest, the snake lives within rotting logs.
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