THE REPTILE BOOK 



PLATE CII 



EASTERN RING-NECKED SNAKE, Diadophis punctatus 



In mountainous regions of eastern North America these little snakes are very common, hiding under flat stones 



or the loose bark of fallen trees 



WESTERN RING-NECKED SNAKE, Diadophis amabilis 

 Often coils the tail in a spiral fashion when annoyed. The collar and abdomen may be bright orange yellow or coral red 



