Northern Ringneck Snake
This subspecies of ringneck snake is a nocturnal snake. The scientific name is given after George Edwards, the famous ornithologist from the United Kingdom.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Diadophis |
| Species | Diadophis punctatus |
| Scientific Name | Diadophis punctatus edwardsii |
| Size | 10-15 in (25-38 cm) Rarely 2 ft (60 cm) |
| Color | Black or bluish grey body, orange or yellow neck ring |
| Distribution | United States and Canada |
| Habitat | Wetlands, wooded areas, hilly terrains, or humid places |
| Diet | Salamanders, lizards, slugs, earthworms, frogs, and smaller snakes |
| Hibernation | Throughout the winter |
| Predator | Spiders, large centipedes, toads, bullfrogs, and birds of prey |
| Venom Fact | Mildly to non venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | 2-10 eggs |
| Average Lifespan | Around 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
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Diadophis Punctatus Edwardsii 
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Published on September 5th 2019 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 5th September 2019.
