Common Name:

 Southern Ring-neck 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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