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Prairie Ring-Necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus arnyi

Classification

Diadophis punctatus arnyi, also known commonly as the prairie ringneck snake, is a subspecies of small, thin snake in the family Dipsadidae. The subspecies is native to the Midwestern United States. Etymology The subspecific name, arnyi, is in honor of Samuel Arny, who collected the type specimen.

Distribution

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