41,429 observationsLeast Concern
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Diadophis
About
Diadophis punctatus, commonly known as the ring-necked snake or ringneck snake, is a harmless species of colubrid snake found throughout much of the United States, central Mexico, and southeastern Canada. Ring-necked snakes are secretive, nocturnal snakes, so are rarely seen during the day time. They are best known for their unique defense posture of curling up their tails, exposing their bright red-orange posterior, ventral surface when threatened.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ring-necked Snake is Diadophis punctatus.
- Ring-necked Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ring-necked Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ring-necked Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Ring-necked Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Ring-necked Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Ring-necked Snake belongs to the genus Diadophis.