ringneck snake

• Serpiente pequeña y no venenosa de la familia Colubridae (Diadophis punctatus), que habita en América del Norte y se caracteriza por un anillo o collar distintivo alrededor del cuello, generalmente de color amarillo, naranja o rojo.

A small, harmless colubrid 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.

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   A small, harmless colubrid snake of the genus Diadophis, characterized by a distinctive yellow, orange, or red ring around its neck.

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   • The ringneck snake is often found under rocks or logs in moist forests.
   • When threatened, a ringneck snake may curl its tail to display its bright underside.
   • Ringneck snakes primarily feed on small salamanders, earthworms, and insects.