Ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus)

A very small snake found throughout most of the United States. It is about the size of a pencil. I found this one when I picked up a water tub to empty it.

micritter, marianek, Marie-claire Gallet and 2 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Pam J ^club

Excellent !

7 years ago.

Ronald Losure ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you for your rapid response, Pam. They are amazingly small critters. Best wishes to you.

7 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Is it poisonous?
Fine shot!

7 years ago.

Ronald Losure ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

I guess they really are poisonous, but they are so tiny that they are a danger only to small insects and worms.

7 years ago.

Doerthe ^club

A grand photo with a WOW factor. Wonderful!

7 years ago.

Ronald Losure ^club has replied to Doerthe ^club

Thanks, Dörthe. I think these are really elegant-looking snakes with their yellow or red necklaces.

7 years ago.

micritter

Excellent capture. But the crucial question is what Andy asked :)

7 years ago.

Ronald Losure ^club has replied to micritter

Thanks, micritter. It is a very tiny snake that is a danger only to very tiny prey. There are some water moccasins and rattlesnakes in Mississippi, but I've never seen them near my house.

7 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

I would have run away !!!!!!!!!! Congrats, Ronald ********************

7 years ago.

Ronald Losure ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

You should be brave, Marie-claire. ;-)

7 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

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