Ringneck Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Dipsadidae
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 Quebec, Canada. Ring-necked snakes are generally fossorial and somewhat secretive, by nature, and, as a nocturnal species, are rarely seen during the daytime. These snakes are believed to be fairly abundant throughout most of their range, though no scientific evaluation supports this hypothesis.
Diadophis punctatus, la Couleuvre à collier américaine, unique représentant du genre Diadophis, est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Dipsadidae. Répartition Cette espèce se rencontre au Mexique, aux États-Unis et dans le sud-est du Canada. Description Elle peut atteindre 25 à 35 cm de long en moyenne.
La culebra de collar (Diadophis punctatus), también conocida como coralillo falso, culebra de panza roja, o culebrita, es una especie de la familia Dipsadidae del orden Squamata (lagartijas y serpientes. Es la única especie del género Diadophis. Esta inofensiva culebra se encuentra en gran parte de los Estados Unidos, centro de México y sureste de Canadá.
Distribution
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