ring-necked snake

• Petit serpent non venimeux (Diadophis punctatus) vivant en Amérique du Nord, reconnaissable à un anneau ou collier caractéristique autour du cou, généralement jaune, orange ou rouge.

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.

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

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   • 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.