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any of numerous small nonvenomous North American snakes with a yellow or orange ring around the neck

see ring-necked snake

any of several small, nonvenomous North American snakes of the genus Diadophis, usually having a conspicuous yellow or orange ring around the neck.

Also, ring-necked snake. Also called ring snake.

[1825-35]

ringneck snake,

any one of several dark-colored North American snakes with yellow, orange or red bellies, and a yellow or orange ring about their necks.