RINGNECK SNAKE Definition & Meaning

ringneck snake

or ring-necked snake

noun

any of several small, nonvenomous North American snakes of the genus Diadophis, usually having a conspicuous yellow or orange ring around the neck.

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Origin of ringneck snake¹

First recorded in 1825–35

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Biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say they need help evaluating the status of the Florida Keys mole skink, Key ringneck snake, rim rock crowned snake, brown snake, ribbon snake, red rat snake and the striped mud turtle.

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