Diadophis punctatus edwardsii

Also known as Northern Ring-necked Snake, Ringneck Snake

Northern ringneck snakes are small, secretive reptiles easily recognized by a vivid yellow or orange neck collar contrasting with slate grey upperparts. When threatened, they curl their bright yellow-orange tail undersides upward to startle potential predators. They spend most of their lives concealed beneath damp forest logs, rocks, and leaf litter, hunting soft-bodied prey at night.