Ringneck Snake Vs Redbelly Snake

Ring-Necked Snakes and Redbellied Snakes can look very similar. Both snakes share similar habitats and can often be found under rocks, logs and pieces of wood while herping for snakes and reptiles. Neither snake grows to be very large and are harmless animals. Both snakes have brightly colored bellies that can range from bright yellow to bright scarlet or red, depending on the species and region. There is one easy way to tell wether it's a Redbelly snake or a Ring-neck. The Ring-necked snake has a complete, full ring around it's neck at the base of it's head, while the Redbellied snake has a broken or incomplete ring around it's neck at the base of it's head. These reptiles are fun to find and are common snakes. #nature #animals #wildlife

[@smetlogik]

Good comparison. Guess I never thought about rings being confused with other snakes, but that was me looking through the CO/AZ lens.

[@Tigress583]

These snakes are adorable and so small! This was very educational

[@chrisegnoto]

I agree :)

[@tkmccoywv]

One of my favorite snakes. Love ringnecks.

[@marilynschroeder8246]

My favorite! Absolutely beautiful. I haven’t seen or found one this year, but I know they are out there. Thank you for sharing.

[@coalcat5417]

I just came across a ring neck snake and a queen snake the other day, they look so much alike besides the obvious ring.

[@ericpohlman5131]

I'm curious to see if we have any ring snakes in Indiana.

[@justjess6636]

Thank you for the video! I caught one today and looked here to find that it is, indeed a ring-neck snake!

[@amyesworldcatherinesminime7945]

So beautiful, so elusive, so many 1000's miles from me. Thanks for sharing these little critters so I can explore vicariously.

[@DukeRamrod]

They are actually venomous believe it or not, but they bite so rarely and their venom is so mild that they are still quite harmless.

[@TheWildlifeBrothers]

Ring-necks and red-bellies are among my favorite fossorial snakes, they always make my day better when I come across them. Nice work Chris!

[@7thangelad586]

What a tiny snake!

[@sapelesteve]

Beautiful snake Chris! Amazing what you can find by just observing nature. Be well my friend! 🐍🐍👍👍

[@petergustafson7446]

I have caught lots of red bellied or ring necked snakes in the redwood forests above Santa Cruz. I’m not sure which ones.

[@chrisegnoto]

If the ring is complete, it's a good sign it is a Ring neck. Must be amazing there!

[@Ann-ub4mf]

Thank You. 🙂❤

[@donnadelaparra6433]

Very interesting never knew they were there

[@strawberrysnapdragon2700]

🙌 Love snake content! 🐍

[@kbellanger4140]

Found one today. Very small. Interesting species

[@chrisegnoto]

Which kind was it? The Ringneck?

[@WildLife_Perspective]

2 great species!

[@chrisegnoto]

Thank you. I agree. What's your favorite?

[@WildLife_Perspective]

@@chrisegnoto even though I have yet to catch one I'd say a ringneck