Diadophis punctatus punctatus
Southern Ringneck Snake
Diadophis punctatus punctatus: Taxonomy | Photographs
- Kingdom: Metazoa ((=Animalia) multicellular animals)
- Phylum: Chordata (chordates)
- Class: Reptilia (reptiles)
- Order: Squamata (snakes, lizards)
- Family: Colubridae (colubrid snakes)
- Genus: Diadophis (ring-necked snakes)
- Species: Diadophis punctatus punctatus
- Common Names: Southern Ringneck Snake
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Diadophis punctatus punctatus
Tallahassee, FL
April, 2003
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
Diadophis punctatus punctatus - This is the same snake as in the above photo.
Tallahassee, FL
April, 2003
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
Diadophis punctatus punctatus - This photo shows part of the bright orange patterns on the belly of the same snake as in the above photo.
Tallahassee, FL
April, 2003
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
Diadophis punctatus punctatus - This photo shows the bright orange patterns on the belly of the same snake as in the above photo. Also, note the dark flecks on white background under the snake's chin.
Tallahassee, FL
April, 2003
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
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