Northern Ringneck snake found under tarp covering cordwood. NE US August 2023. Nocturnal so not often seen but common.

A beautiful Northern Ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus edwardsii) found under tarp covering cordwood. Endemic to eastern N. America, common though nocturnal so not commonly seen. NE US August 2023.

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Ring-necked Snake found under plank during an August day. Small, secretive, nocturnal.

The secretive, small (~30 cm), speedy Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus). Generally nocturnal. Probably common. Found through-out much of N. America. August 2019 NE US. Under plank during day. Looks like has 1 or 2 meals on board?

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