Diadophis punctatus, commonly known as the ring-necked snake, | Awesome Science
Diadophis punctatus, commonly known as the ring-necked snake, is a harmless species of colubrid snake such as this one from 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.
