Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake
Diadophis punctatus

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Regional distribution map of Diadophis punctatus

Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Dipsadidae (Slender Rear-Fanged Snakes)
Species: Diadophis punctatus (dye-uh-DOUGH-fis punk-TAY-tus)
Common English Name: Ringneck Snake
Common Spanish Name: Culebra de Collar

Diadophis punctatus. Photograph by Carl S. Lieb

Diadophis punctatus. Photographer: Dr. Carl S. Lieb. El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.

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Last Update: 15 Jul 2009