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Ringneck Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Description:

The northern ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus edwardsi) inhabits the mountains and generally has a complete neck ring and unpatterned underside. The southern ringneck (D. p. punctatus) is found in the Coastal Plain and often has a broken neck ring and underside that is marked with a single row or black spots. My kids spotted this tiny baby snake while we were picnicking. I didn't disturb it any more than necessary to take a few pictures, so I was unable to see any markings or color on the underbelly.

Habitat:

Ringnecks are found throughout the eastern two thirds of the United States from southern Canada to Florida, across the desert southwest and along most of the Pacific coast. Ringnecks are found throughout Georgia and South Carolina with the northern subspecies (D. p. edwardsi) inhabiting the mountains and the southern subspecies (D. p. punctatus) being found in the Coastal Plain. Ringnecks from the Piedmont are intergrades between the two races.

Notes:

Spotted at Barnes Creek Falls Picnic Area in the Cohutta Wilderness

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Georgia, USA

Spotted on May 11, 2014
Submitted on Sep 5, 2014

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