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Post by Tim Abbott on Dec 8, 2019 14:00:10 GMT -5
Only the 2nd time I have seen one of these. This one was a juvenile about 3/16 inch in diameter at it's head & about 5-6 inches long. It somehow got into our house & needless to say my wife wasn't happy.  |
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Post by Ira Runyan on Dec 9, 2019 9:38:33 GMT -5
Scientific name: Diadophis punctatus punctatus (LINNAEUS 1766).
Average adult size is 6-10 inches (15.2-25.4 cm), record is 18.9 inches (48 cm). Adults are small and slender-bodied with a black body and yellow, cream, or orange ring across the neck. The belly is bright yellow, orange, or red with a single row of half-moon spots down the center. The scales are smooth, and there are 15-17 dorsal scale rows at midbody. The pupil is round. Juvenile color is similar to that of the adult.
Nice photo, Tim.  |
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Post by Tim Abbott on Dec 9, 2019 13:15:10 GMT -5
Thanks Ira for info. I had only seen this little snake once before several years ago, I was at a job & it was in a swimming pool so I took it out & it was a good 10 inches long. I guessed at the length of this little one cause it was curled up. I really like their bright colored undersides.
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