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Prairie ring-necked snake

Diadophis punctatus arnyi

Description:

This snake is easily identified by the yellow to orange ring around its neck, hence its common name. The back is a gray to black color, and the belly is usually yellow, leading into a red-orange color toward the tail. Most belly scales have black spots on them. Its scales are smooth and the anal plate is divided. Adults 10 - 14 inches (25 - 36 cm)

Habitat:

Moist areas under rocks, logs, and other debris. They are found in a variety of habitats, such as rocky hillsides, open woods, and treeless prairies.

Notes:

Kenton, OK, is the only Oklahoma town that's in the Mountain time zone.

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2 Comments

Harsha Singh
Harsha Singh 11 years ago

Amazing!

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 12 years ago

This looks like a sculpture made of Lead - great colour on the belly !

Aaron_G
Spotted by
Aaron_G

Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on May 26, 2003
Submitted on Jan 4, 2012

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