Ring-necked Snake Diadophis punctatus (Linnaeus, 1766)    Synonyms: Diadophis punctatus edwardsii, Northern Ring-necked Snake, Northern Ringneck Snake.
Kingdom Animalia   >   Phylum Chordata   >   Class Reptilia   >   Order Squamata   >   Family Colubridae   >   Genus Diadophis   

Status:

The Ring-necked Snake is a docile, harmless snake found throughout the state. They are among our most common snakes, and can sometimes be found at high densities in high-quality habitat. That said, they are infrequently encountered unless actively sought out under rocks and logs.

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They are nocturnal hunters that feed on invertebrates, frogs, salamanders, and other small snakes.

There are 511 records in the project database.

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A Ring-necked Snake in the Catoctin Mountains, Maryland (9/4/2006). Photo by Richard Orr. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (5/12/2016). Photo by Bonnie Ott. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (5/12/2016). Photo by Bonnie Ott. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore County, Maryland (9/19/2014). Photo by Frode Jacobsen. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Bill Hubick, all rights reserved. Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (5/17/2022). (c) tomfeild, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Tom Feild. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Prince George's Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Justin Lee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Justin Lee via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (9/16/2015). Photo by Maddie Koenig. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/21/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Emilio Concari. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Prince George's Co., Maryland (10/1/2017). Photo by Justin Lee. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/10/2007). (c) Hans Holbrook, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Hans Holbrook. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (11/15/2020). (c) Michael J. W. Carr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Michael J. W. Carr via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/15/2022). (c) jamiec1210, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jamiec1210 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/13/2022). Photo by Jim Moore. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake found at the Jemicy School in Baltimore Co., Maryland (9/12/2013). Photo by Emily Stanley. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (7/4/2021). (c) Ashley Rodeheaver, all rights reserved. Photo by Ashley Rodeheaver. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/10/2016). Photo by Max Wilson. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/23/2015). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake found in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/29/2013). Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (6/10/2015). Photo by Mark Johnson. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/28/2011). Photo by Robert Aguilar, SERC. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/30/2017). Photo by Justin Lee. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/30/2002). Photo by Boyer and McDowell. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (5/10/2014). Photo by George Jett. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/1/2016). Photo by Lynn Strauss. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake preparing to shed its skin in Harford Co., Maryland (7/25/2014). Photo by Mark Johnson. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake at Andelot Farm, Kent Co., Maryland (6/7/2014). Photo by Julie Fortin. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/29/2012). Photo by Georgia McDonald. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (4/17/2016). Photo by Dave Webb. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (9/27/2017). Photo by Emily Stanley. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/26/2012). Photo by Tyler Bell. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (4/28/2018). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (11/8/2014). Photo by Justin Lee. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/23/2015). Photo by Justin Lee. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Calvert Co., Maryland (6/23/2018). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/23/2018). Photo by Bonnie Bell. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/27/2018). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (4/28/2019). Photo by Sue Muller. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (5/3/2019). Photo by Sue Muller. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/15/2019). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (7/12/2019). Photo by Emilio Concari. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Washington Co., Maryland (7/15/2019). Photo by Emilio Concari. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (10/17/2019). Photo by Anthony VanSchoor. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/26/2019). Photo by Marney Bruce. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/20/2020). (c) jwlowe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jwlowe via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (4/6/2020). (c) olivia s, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by olivia_s via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (10/5/2019). (c) phleve, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by phleve via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/2/2020). (c) epic2112, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by epic2112 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Aleta Quinn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Aleta Quinn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (12/24/2015). (c) Rin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rinwolfe via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/22/2020). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Jenny Glenn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore City, Maryland (8/23/2020). (c) Alice Thompson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by maraboustork via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (8/25/2020). (c) jblade1, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jblade1 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Romain Clément, all rights reserved. Photo by romainclem via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Romain Clément, all rights reserved. Photo by romainclem via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Romain Clément, all rights reserved. Photo by romainclem via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Romain Clément, all rights reserved. Photo by romainclem via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Romain Clément, all rights reserved. Photo by romainclem via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/10/2020). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Dave via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/11/2020). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Dave via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (10/13/2020). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by testudo via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (10/13/2020). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by testudo via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (10/10/2020). (c) elah2212, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by elah2212 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/26/2019). (c) Emily L. Stanley, all rights reserved. Photo by Emily Stanley. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/27/2009). (c) pgwamsley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by pgwamsley via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/19/2020). (c) amanda-j, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by amanda-j via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Arthur Masloski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Arthur Masloski via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/4/2018). (c) jared satchell, all rights reserved. Photo by Jared Satchell. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (9/10/2018). (c) zkaliush1, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by zkaliush1 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Justin Lee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Justin Lee via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/12/2019). (c) naturalpriest, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by naturalpriest via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/12/2019). (c) naturalpriest, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by naturalpriest via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (12/29/2020). (c) shelby harrington, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by shelby_harrington via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (5/2/2006). (c) Hans Holbrook, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Hans Holbrook. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (2/5/2021). (c) Kristopher Madore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Kristopher Madore via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Justin Lee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Justin Lee via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/7/2021). (c) mongroovington, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mongroovington via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (4/14/2021). (c) geckobrah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by geckobrah via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/17/2021). (c) Ed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Ed via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/17/2021). (c) Ed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Ed via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/16/2021). Photo by Richard Crook. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Caitlin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Caitlin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Caitlin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Caitlin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Caitlin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Caitlin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Caitlin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Caitlin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Caitlin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Caitlin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (3/28/2021). (c) gravey443, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by gravey443 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (4/28/2021). (c) conniey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by conniey via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (4/28/2021). (c) conniey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by conniey via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/30/2021). (c) jraiford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jraiford via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/30/2021). (c) jraiford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jraiford via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (5/1/2021). (c) geckobrah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by geckobrah via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (4/26/2021). (c) olivia s, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by olivia_s via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (4/26/2021). (c) olivia s, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by olivia_s via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Washington Co., Maryland (5/2/2021). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (5/9/2021). (c) Scott Stewart, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Scott Stewart via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (5/9/2021). (c) Scott Stewart, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Scott Stewart via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (5/9/2021). (c) Scott Stewart, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Scott Stewart via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/12/2021). (c) Alec Ferguson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by Alec Ferguson via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (5/13/2021). (c) simmsmadison24, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by simmsmadison24 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Katya Tregub, all rights reserved. Photo by Katya Tregub-Emrick. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Katya Tregub, all rights reserved. Photo by Katya Tregub-Emrick. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (5/15/2021). (c) FC Hinder, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by FC Hinder via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Romain Clément, all rights reserved. Photo by romainclem via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/23/2021). (c) Hans Holbrook, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Hans Holbrook. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (5/21/2021). (c) olivia s, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by olivia_s via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/1/2021). (c) muscleprincess, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by muscleprincess via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (10/10/2020). (c) Jay M Sheppard, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Jay M Sheppard via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/9/2021). (c) jameshanken, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jameshanken via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/9/2021). (c) jameshanken, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jameshanken via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/13/2021). (c) shangordon, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by shangordon via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/13/2021). (c) davidmfrey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by davidmfrey via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/13/2021). (c) davidmfrey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by davidmfrey via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (6/15/2021). (c) geckobrah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by geckobrah via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (6/15/2021). (c) geckobrah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by geckobrah via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (6/15/2021). (c) geckobrah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by geckobrah via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/15/2021). (c) jlgoch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jlgoch via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (6/16/2021). (c) jugbayjs, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jugbayjs via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (6/18/2021). (c) geckobrah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by geckobrah via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/20/2021). (c) cliveh, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by cliveh via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/20/2021). (c) mrzinnes, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mrzinnes via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) hannahjanee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by hannahjanee via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) hannahjanee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by hannahjanee via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) hannahjanee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by hannahjanee via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/30/2021). (c) gmilm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by gmilm via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (7/4/2021). (c) Ashley Rodeheaver, all rights reserved. Photo by Ashley Rodeheaver. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/29/2020). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Jonathan Irons. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (8/1/2021). (c) Arthur Masloski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Arthur Masloski via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (8/7/2021). (c) biconroy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by biconroy via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (8/7/2021). (c) biconroy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by biconroy via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (8/7/2021). (c) biconroy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by biconroy via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/9/2021). (c) Jesse, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jesse via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/13/2021). (c) Doju Layton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by Doju Layton via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/13/2021). (c) Doju Layton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by Doju Layton via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/25/2021). (c) baldpate, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Bob Ringler. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/26/2021). (c) Emily L. Stanley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Emily Stanley. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/27/2021). (c) pmilligan718, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by pmilligan718 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/27/2021). (c) pmilligan718, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by pmilligan718 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/22/2021). (c) jackanecharico, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jackanecharico via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/6/2021). No rights reserved. Photo by Andy Wilson via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/6/2021). No rights reserved. Photo by Andy Wilson via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) nancybittler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by nancybittler via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/29/2021). (c) the swamp ass, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by swamp ass via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/29/2021). (c) the swamp ass, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by swamp ass via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/29/2021). (c) the swamp ass, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by swamp ass via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (9/19/2021). (c) Chrissy Gallo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Chrissy Gallo via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) thierola, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by thierola via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) thierola, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by thierola via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/27/2021). (c) Rin Wolfe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by rinwolfe via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/9/2021). (c) farkasm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by farkasm via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (6/2/2021). (c) reptileriders, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by reptileriders via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (9/20/2021). (c) geckobrah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by geckobrah via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (10/23/2021). (c) smuller, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Sue Muller. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (11/12/2021). (c) forty1980, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by forty1980 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (7/14/2019). (c) kyle klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (7/21/2019). (c) kyle klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/13/2021). (c) ecobc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ecobc via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/13/2021). (c) ecobc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ecobc via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (11/25/2021). (c) ebrown5813, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ebrown5813 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (11/25/2021). (c) ebrown5813, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ebrown5813 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/19/2017). (c) sarah0604, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by sarah0604 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/29/2020). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (9/8/2020). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/17/2005). (c) nsgilmore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by nsgilmore via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Allen Dupre, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Allen Dupre via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Allen Dupre, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Allen Dupre via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/15/2015). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Frode Jacobsen. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/25/2015). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Frode Jacobsen. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/27/2022). (c) muscleprincess, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by muscleprincess via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (10/21/2020). (c) wallrue, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by wallrue via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (10/21/2020). (c) wallrue, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by wallrue via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/10/2021). (c) Kittle, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Kittle via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (4/26/2022). (c) keziahmoe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by keziahmoe via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/13/2022). (c) Whitni Brown, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by creepthecreek via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/13/2022). (c) Whitni Brown, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by creepthecreek via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/13/2022). (c) Whitni Brown, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by creepthecreek via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/13/2022). (c) Whitni Brown, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by creepthecreek via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/13/2022). (c) Whitni Brown, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by creepthecreek via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (5/14/2022). (c) ecobc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ecobc via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (5/14/2022). (c) ecobc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ecobc via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/13/2022). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Emilio Concari. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (5/13/2022). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Emilio Concari. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/20/2022). (c) slackerelf, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by slackerelf via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/29/2022). (c) Mike Mosser, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Mike Mosser via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/29/2022). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/29/2022). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/30/2022). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/30/2022). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/29/2022). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/29/2022). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/6/2022). (c) african, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by african via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/6/2022). (c) muscleprincess, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by muscleprincess via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Caroline Co., Maryland (6/12/2022). (c) rbrow5055, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rbrow5055 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/12/2022). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (7/25/2021). (c) Mr Reptile, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mr_reptile via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (7/25/2021). (c) Mr Reptile, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mr_reptile via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/20/2022). (c) Mike Mosser, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Mike Mosser via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (6/25/2022). (c) johncanoles, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by johncanoles via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/21/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Emilio Concari. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/20/2022). (c) smosser, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by smosser via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/20/2022). (c) smosser, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by smosser via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/20/2022). (c) smosser, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by smosser via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Aleta Quinn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Aleta Quinn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (9/28/2020). (c) rainbowreaper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rainbowreaper via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (9/28/2020). (c) rainbowreaper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rainbowreaper via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (6/18/2018). (c) keyweststyle2001, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by keyweststyle2001 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/4/2022). (c) roo142, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by roo142 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/6/2022). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/6/2022). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/6/2022). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (5/17/2022). (c) tomfeild, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Tom Feild. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (5/17/2022). (c) tomfeild, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Tom Feild. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Calvert Co., Maryland (7/29/2022). (c) hokiemal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by hokiemal via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Calvert Co., Maryland (8/19/2022). (c) david mlr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by david_mlr via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/20/2022). (c) teamsol, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by teamsol via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/20/2022). (c) teamsol, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by teamsol via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/20/2022). (c) teamsol, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by teamsol via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/23/2022). (c) raerizzi, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by raerizzi via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/30/2013). (c) Matt Tillett, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mtillett via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/20/2013). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/20/2013). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/20/2013). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/20/2013). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/20/2013). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/20/2013). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/20/2013). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/20/2013). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/20/2013). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/20/2013). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/1/2022). (c) Nik Hughes, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Nik Hughes via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/3/2022). (c) Bernadette Roche, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ecodoc via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/3/2022). (c) Bernadette Roche, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ecodoc via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (9/3/2022). (c) eeholliday, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by eeholliday via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/13/2010). (c) Anthony Deczynski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by adeczyn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/10/2022). (c) sjuntti, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by sjuntti via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/17/2022). (c) Andrew Durso, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Andrew Durso via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/18/2022). (c) giglioc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by giglioc via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by John Hall. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/17/2022). (c) ettalynne, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ettalynne via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) ak93, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ak93 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Talbot Co., Maryland (8/28/2018). (c) John Aufderheide, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by johnsfolly2 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Calvert Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) klanderson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by klanderson via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Calvert Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) klanderson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by klanderson via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, all rights reserved. Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Kent Co., Maryland (10/27/2022). (c) Clark Bjorke, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Clark Bjorke via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/27/2020). (c) Pat Treece, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by ptreece via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (9/28/2020). (c) rainbowreaper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rainbowreaper via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (9/28/2020). (c) rainbowreaper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rainbowreaper via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/27/2018). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/22/2022). (c) Pablo Tapia Ossa, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by volteka via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/1/2013). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Frode Jacobsen. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/19/2022). (c) secede0, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by secede0 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/19/2022). (c) secede0, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by secede0 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/19/2022). (c) secede0, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by secede0 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (9/5/2022). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/23/2022). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/23/2022). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/23/2022). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (10/9/2022). (c) gazza21, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by gazza21 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (10/9/2022). (c) gazza21, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by gazza21 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (10/9/2022). (c) gazza21, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by gazza21 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/22/2022). (c) lukeschoenberg, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by lukeschoenberg via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Robert Warren, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND). Photo by Robert Warren. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/3/2021). (c) keziahmoe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by keziahmoe via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (4/28/2019). (c) smuller, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Sue Muller. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/1/2020). (c) Sean D Sipple, all rights reserved. Photo by Sean Sipple via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore City, Maryland (8/31/2020). (c) jmhende19, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jmhende19 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/7/2021). (c) Lolo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Lolo via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (8/12/2021). (c) Julie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by joulesc via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (8/12/2021). (c) Julie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by joulesc via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (8/12/2021). (c) Julie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by joulesc via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/24/2021). (c) croberts3554, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by croberts3554 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/24/2021). (c) croberts3554, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by croberts3554 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/30/2021). (c) matthewdyer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by matthewdyer via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/30/2021). (c) matthewdyer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by matthewdyer via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/26/2021). (c) David Kidwell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by Dave Kidwell. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/26/2021). (c) David Kidwell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA). Photo by Dave Kidwell. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (11/28/2020). (c) mom3david, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mom3david via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/14/2021). (c) jdogstevens, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jdogstevens via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/14/2021). (c) jdogstevens, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jdogstevens via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/9/2021). (c) mongroovington, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mongroovington via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/9/2021). (c) mongroovington, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mongroovington via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/19/2021). (c) T Duffy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by wimper via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/19/2021). (c) T Duffy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by wimper via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (10/6/2021). (c) Mr Reptile, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mr_reptile via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (10/6/2021). (c) Mr Reptile, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mr_reptile via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (10/6/2021). (c) Mr Reptile, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mr_reptile via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (10/11/2021). (c) Amber and Scout, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Amber and Scout via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/15/2021). (c) snekman1708, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by snekman1708 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/15/2021). (c) snekman1708, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by snekman1708 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/27/2021). (c) Jesse C., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Jesse C. via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Kent Co., Maryland (11/6/2020). (c) rexpert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rexpert via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (4/5/2023). (c) Shane Windsor, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by swindsor via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (4/5/2023). (c) Shane Windsor, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by swindsor via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore City, Maryland (4/29/2023). (c) jmcaleer16, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jmcaleer16 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/8/2023). (c) bstrong, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by bstrong via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (5/8/2023). (c) bstrong, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by bstrong via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) jugbayjs, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jugbayjs via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) jugbayjs, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jugbayjs via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/9/2023). (c) jackgrass, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jackgrass via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/14/2023). (c) belyykit, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by belyykit via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/21/2023). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Dave via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/21/2023). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Dave via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) geckobrah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by geckobrah via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (6/19/2022). (c) elliegracewolf, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by elliegracewolf via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (8/30/2020). (c) mvoege1, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by mvoege1 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (3/9/2020). (c) tjhagerty, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by tjhagerty via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (7/1/2016). (c) John Harvey, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by John Harvey via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (6/7/2019). (c) dsmarinogirls, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by dsmarinogirls via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (6/7/2019). (c) dsmarinogirls, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by dsmarinogirls via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (6/7/2019). (c) dsmarinogirls, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by dsmarinogirls via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (6/7/2019). (c) dsmarinogirls, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by dsmarinogirls via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) michaela maple, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by michaela_maple via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) jackgrass, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jackgrass via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/4/2023). (c) rborchelt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rborchelt via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/4/2023). (c) rborchelt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rborchelt via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/4/2023). (c) rborchelt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rborchelt via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/4/2023). (c) rborchelt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rborchelt via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (2/24/2023). (c) daffodil7447, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by daffodil7447 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (2/24/2023). (c) daffodil7447, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by daffodil7447 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (2/24/2023). (c) daffodil7447, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by daffodil7447 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (2/24/2023). (c) daffodil7447, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by daffodil7447 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (2/24/2023). (c) daffodil7447, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by daffodil7447 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (2/24/2023). (c) daffodil7447, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by daffodil7447 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (6/30/2023). (c) lab18, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by lab18 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Mike Mosser, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Mike Mosser via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/3/2023). (c) Sean D Sipple, all rights reserved. Photo by Sean Sipple via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Talbot Co., Maryland (6/15/2022). (c) jchandler2730, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jchandler2730 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/9/2021). (c) bsny7721, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by bsny7721 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (5/4/2022). (c) psjayne, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by psjayne via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) fwdraper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by fwdraper via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) fwdraper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by fwdraper via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) fwdraper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by fwdraper via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (9/5/2021). (c) dinoriggin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by dinoriggin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/31/2023). (c) toconnell2192, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by toconnell2192 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/9/2023). (c) jberg48, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jberg48 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/9/2023). (c) jberg48, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jberg48 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/9/2023). (c) jguard85, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jguard85 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (8/21/2023). (c) elliegracewolf, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by elliegracewolf via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/28/2023). (c) Jane Hartman, all rights reserved. Photo by Jane Hartman. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Dorchester Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) muscleprincess, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by muscleprincess via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Kent Co., Maryland (8/25/2023). (c) phansen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by phansen via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Kent Co., Maryland (8/25/2023). (c) phansen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by phansen via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Kent Co., Maryland (8/25/2023). (c) phansen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by phansen via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Kent Co., Maryland (8/17/2023). (c) rexpert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rexpert via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (8/17/2023). (c) swilliams-phs, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by swilliams-phs via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (9/6/2023). (c) succulenthag, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by succulenthag via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (9/6/2023). (c) succulenthag, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by succulenthag via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (10/8/2023). (c) Jesse C., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Jesse C. via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/10/2023). (c) karyorelicta, all rights reserved. Photo by karyorelicta via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/10/2023). (c) karyorelicta, all rights reserved. Photo by karyorelicta via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Coleopteroid, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by coleopteroid via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Coleopteroid, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by coleopteroid via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (10/28/2023). (c) weemsfarm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by weemsfarm via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (10/28/2023). (c) weemsfarm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by weemsfarm via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Prince George's Co., Maryland (10/19/2023). (c) calvertm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by calvertm via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Prince George's Co., Maryland (10/19/2023). (c) calvertm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by calvertm via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/27/2023). (c) Carla Morris, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by cammfl via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/2/2014). (c) John Harvey, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by John Harvey via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/2/2014). (c) John Harvey, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by John Harvey via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (9/25/2023). (c) jp0212, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jp0212 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (9/25/2023). (c) carsong8818, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by carsong8818 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (9/25/2023). (c) chilyard1, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by chilyard1 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (5/21/2015). (c) hcc12, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by hcc12 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (5/18/2016). (c) hcc5, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by hcc5 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Washington Co., Maryland (8/22/2021). (c) nycticorax, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by nycticorax via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/11/2017). (c) whodamanhd, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by whodamanhd via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/11/2017). (c) whodamanhd, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by whodamanhd via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/25/2022). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. Photo by Kyle Klotz. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/21/2022). (c) veggins, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by veggins via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (11/14/2020). (c) rfreddy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rfreddy via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (11/14/2020). (c) rfreddy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rfreddy via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (4/22/2023). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Jenny Glenn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore City, Maryland (4/29/2023). (c) Peter M Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Peter M Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (8/3/2022). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/30/2022). (c) Carla Morris, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by cammfl via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (10/22/2022). (c) Carl R. Gold, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by crgkoko via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (9/25/2023). (c) rileyfisher0622, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rileyfisher0622 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Bill Hubick, all rights reserved. Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Bill Hubick, all rights reserved. Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Bill Hubick, all rights reserved. Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Carroll Co., Maryland (9/5/2021). (c) Eric Jacques, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Eric Jacques via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (9/8/2023). (c) John Carr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by John Carr via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/29/2023). (c) jlederma, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jlederma via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (10/2/2023). (c) sixgables, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by sixgables via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (4/1/2024). (c) Caleb Strand, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Caleb Strand via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (4/1/2024). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (4/1/2024). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (4/1/2024). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (4/1/2024). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (4/1/2024). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (4/1/2024). (c) Alina Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Alina Martin via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Kent Co., Maryland (4/15/2024). (c) Cole Tiemann, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Cole Tiemann via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/16/2024). (c) rborchelt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rborchelt via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/16/2024). (c) rborchelt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rborchelt via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/16/2024). (c) rborchelt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rborchelt via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (4/20/2024). (c) rrarnold2, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rrarnold2 via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (4/20/2024). (c) Adrienne van den Beemt, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Adrienne van den Beemt. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (4/20/2024). (c) Adrienne van den Beemt, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by Adrienne van den Beemt. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) smuller, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Sue Muller. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Frederick Co., Maryland (4/23/2024). (c) Austin Kaplan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by bapplesauce via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Brady O'Brien, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by brady_obrien via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Montgomery Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Jacqueline Raiford, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by jraiford via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (4/20/2024). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Wayne Longbottom. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (4/20/2024). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Wayne Longbottom. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (4/20/2024). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Wayne Longbottom. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Cecil Co., Maryland (5/2/2024). (c) stinkpot, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by stinkpot via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (5/16/2024). (c) sam hempburn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by sam_hempburn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (5/16/2024). (c) sam hempburn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by sam_hempburn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (5/16/2024). (c) sam hempburn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by sam_hempburn via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Danica, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Danica via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Brady O'Brien, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by brady_obrien via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/6/2020). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/6/2020). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/6/2020). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/6/2020). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Garrett Co., Maryland (6/6/2020). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Washington Co., Maryland (5/19/2024). (c) botanygirl, some rights reserved (CC BY). Photo by botanygirl via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) rangeryetti, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rangeryetti via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) rangeryetti, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rangeryetti via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) rangeryetti, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by rangeryetti via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Wicomico Co., Maryland (6/15/2024). (c) kgills, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by kgills via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Caroline Co., Maryland (4/28/2024). (c) jared satchell, all rights reserved. Photo by Jared Satchell. (MBP list)

A Ring-necked Snake in Talbot Co., Maryland (2/25/2017). Photo by Jared Satchell. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Howard Co., Maryland (6/11/2019). Photo by Sue Muller. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Harford Co., Maryland (5/7/2019). Photo by Mary Sweet. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/15/2021). (c) jlgoch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jlgoch via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/15/2021). (c) jlgoch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by jlgoch via iNaturalist. (MBP list)

Ring-necked Snake in Baltimore Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Coleopteroid, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Photo by coleopteroid via iNaturalist. (MBP list)


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