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ring-necked snake

/ˈrɪŋ ˌnekt ˈsneɪk/

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/ˈrɪŋ ˌnekt ˈsneɪk/formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой неядовитый вид змей (Diadophis punctatus), обитающий в Северной Америке, отличающийся характерным кольцом или ошейником вокруг шеи, обычно жёлтого, оранжевого или красного цвета.

A small, non-venomous snake species (Diadophis punctatus) found in North America, characterized by a distinctive ring or collar of color around its neck, typically yellow, orange, or red.

  1. Small non-venomous snakeC1formalamerican

    A small, harmless colubrid snake of the genus Diadophis, characterized by a distinctive ring of color around its neck.

    ruМалая неядовитая змея

    • The ring-necked snake is often found under rocks and logs in forests.
    • When threatened, a ring-necked snake may curl its tail to show its bright underside.
    • Ring-necked snakes are nocturnal and feed on small amphibians and insects.