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Diadophis punctatus
open woodlands near rocky hillsides, wetter environments with abundant cover or woody debris
"Ring-necked snakes are secretive, nocturnal snakes that are rarely seen during the day time. They are slightly venomous but their non-aggressive nature and small rear-facing fangs pose little threat to humans who wish to handle them." (wikipedia)
Spotted on May 25, 2012
Submitted on Jun 4, 2012
1 Comment
Nice spotting. Thanks for adding this to the Tennessee Snakes Mission!