Prairie Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus arnyi)

Created: October 16th, 2007 - 01:02 AM
Last Modified: December 19th, 2010 - 03:36 AM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 7059

Country: United States		State: Missouri	County: Warren County	Time: 2006-11-25 09:45:00
Qty: 1	Age: Sub-Adult	Sex: --	Method: Visual encounter	Habitat: Deciduous forest
Body Temperature: -----		Air Temperature: -----	Ground Temperature: -----	Humidity: -----
Sky Conditions: Few clouds		Moon Phase: -----	Elevation: 785.00ft	Barometric Pressure: -----

Notes

Had just warmed up for the weekend after serious cold spell, was around 50 degrees Fahrenheit when snake was observed while walking on road. Snake did not move until 4-5 seconds after it was picked up. Only 6-7" long. No photograph.