Description: The Key ringneck snake is one of the smallest species of the family Colubridae. Body length can range from 3.5 to 10 inches. This species has a grayish-black back, yellow to red belly, pale grayish-brown head, reddish-orange tail, and a poorly defined or missing neck ring.

Habitat: Key ringneck snakes inhabit tropical hardwood hammocks and scrub.

Range: This species is restricted to the Lower Keys and has been found on Key West and Big Pine, Little Torch, Middle Torch, and No Name Keys.

Found in these States: FL

Diet: The diet of the Key ringneck snake primarily consists of small amphibians, lizards, snakes, insects, slugs, and earthworms.

Reproduction: Little is known about the reproduction of the Key ringneck snake. With most ringneck snakes, they will lay one to ten eggs per clutch while having the ability to lay more than one clutch per year.

Status: Listed as Least Concern in view of the very large and probably relatively stable extent of occurrence, area of occupancy, number of subpopulations, and population size. This species is not threatened in most of its range.

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