northern ringneck pics

[anji1971]

What a handsome little snake!
Lucky you to have found it!

[Steven@HumboldtHerps]

Where is this Ring-neck from? I have heard that the Southern populations are more opportunistic feeders (earthworms, slugs, small amphibians, smaller snakes and lizards, rarely small insects), while northern populations are often more exclusive. I have a Northwestern Ring-necked Snake, and it will only eat California Slender Salamanders! Luckily, they are plentiful, and I feed my Sharp-tailed Snake the same prey.

Good luck on your feeding endeavors, and don't forget: These guys don't need too hot an enclosure. Mine aestivates during most of the summer in the cool dark moist spots of its enclosure. I have had "Ringo" and "Sharpie" since May of 2007.



"Ringo" the Northwestern Ring-necked Snake



"Sharpie" the Sharp-tailed Snake



"Sharpie" snags a slender...