Reptiles of North Carolina
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Diadophis punctatus edwardsii - Northern Ring-necked Snake


Photo: K. Bischof
Photo: Jim Petranka
Taxonomy
Class: Reptilia Order: Serpentes Family: COLUBRIDAE Subfamily: Dipsadinae
Taxonomic Comments: Here we provide range maps showing the approximate distributions of the subspecies in the state, recognizing that current subspecific taxonomy does not correspond to molecular lineages in this species. Please refer to the D. punctatus species page for more detailed information on current taxonomy of Ring-Necked Snakes.
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Identification
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Distribution in North Carolina
County Map: Clicking on a county returns the records for the species in that county.
Key Habitat Requirements
Life History and Autecology
General Ecology
Adverse Environmental Impacts
Status in North Carolina