<P> Diadophis punctatus , commonly known as the ring - necked snake or ringneck snake , is a harmless species of colubrid snake 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 slightly venomous , but their nonaggressive nature and small , rear - facing fangs pose little threat to humans who wish to handle them . They are best known for their unique defense posture of curling up their tails , exposing their bright red - orange posterior , ventral surface when threatened . </P>
<P> Diadophis punctatus , commonly known as the ring - necked snake or ringneck snake , is a harmless species of colubrid snake 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 slightly venomous , but their nonaggressive nature and small , rear - facing fangs pose little threat to humans who wish to handle them . They are best known for their unique defense posture of curling up their tails , exposing their bright red - orange posterior , ventral surface when threatened . </P>
black snake with orange ring around neck in florida
black snake with orange ring around neck in florida
ring - necked snake or ringneck snake
ring - necked snake or ringneck snake