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Diadophis punctatus arnyi
It has a black or gray back with smooth scales and a gold belly with numerous spots. There is a bright gold or orange ring on the neck. The underside of the tail is usually red-orange. The prairie ring-necked snake has many irregularly-spaced black spots on the belly. (information from "A Field Guide to Oklahoma's Amphibians and Reptiles")
Mixed woodland/prairie
Found under cover boards in a rural area
Spotted on May 18, 2013
Submitted on May 19, 2013
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