Northern Ringneck Snake
(Diadophis punctatus edwardsii)
DESCRIPTION: 10-27 11/16" (25.4-70.6 cm). A small slender snake, with a golden-yellow neck ring. Back gray, olive, or brownish, sometimes approaching black.
Northern Ringneck Snake
Scientific Name: Diadophis punctatus edwardsii
Size: 12-15 inches (25.4-38 cm) in length
PA Status: Abundant ...
Northern Ringneck Snake
Relatives in same Genus
Western Ringneck Snake (D. punctatus)
Regal Ringneck Snake (D. punctatus regalis) ...
Northern Ringneck Snake - Diadophis punctatus edwardsii
Description: 9 13/16 - 15 ¾" (25 - 40 cm). Slate gray to black dorsum with smooth scales. Golden ring behind head. Belly is bright yellow to red with some black spots possible.
Subspecies Minnesota has two of the twelve recognized subspecies of Ringneck Snake: the Prairie Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus arnyi) and the Northern Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus edwardsii).
The northern ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus edwardsi) inhabits the mountains and generally has a complete neck ring and unpatterned underside.
northern ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus edwardsii)
northern scarlet snake (Cemophora coccinea copei)
northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon)
Ouachita map turtle (Graptemys ouchitensis ouchitensis)
queen snake (Regina septemvittata) ...
 See also: Ringneck Snake, Snake, Reptile, Lizard, Ribbon Snake
  
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