Southern Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus punctatus
| Common Name: | Southern Ring-necked Snake |
| Scientific Name: | Diadophis punctatus punctatus |
| Etymology: | |
| Genus: | Diadophis is derived from the Greek words diadem which means "headband" and ophis which means "snake". |
| Species: | punctatus is derived from the Latin word punctum which means "spot". This refers to the ventral spotting. |
| Subspecies: | punctatus is derived from the Latin word punctum which means "spot". This refers to the ventral spotting. |
| Vernacular Names: | Punctuated viper; ring snake |
| Average Length: | 10 - 14 in. (25.4 - 36 cm) |
| Virginia Record Length: | 19.5 in. (49.5 cm) |
| Record length: | 27.8 in. (70.6 cm) |
Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
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