Snakes
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Across the regions where it's common, the Ring-necked Snake peaks from March to September.
Shows up in 29 ecoregions and 36 states
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Snakes
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Description
Diadophis punctatus, commonly known as the ring-necked snake or ringneck snake, is a small, harmless species of colubrid snake found throughout much of the United States, as well as south in Central Mexico and as far north as Nova Scotia, Canada. Ring-necked snakes are fairly similar in morphology throughout much of their distribution.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Ring-necked snakes occur in a wide variety of habitats. Northern and western subspecies are found within open woodlands near rocky hillsides, or in wetter environments with abundant cover or woody debris, as well as ponderosa pine-Oregon white oak, mixed forest, and shrub steppe.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Ring-necked snakes are primarily nocturnal or highly crepuscular, though some diurnal activity has been observed. Ring-necked snakes usually mate in the spring.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Ring-necked Snake
When is the Ring-necked Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Ring-necked Snake peaks from March to September.
Where does the Ring-necked Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 29 ecoregions and 36 states, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, and California.