Ringneck Snake (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous small nonvenomous North American snakes with a yellow or orange ring around the neck.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ringneck snake is one of the most common species found in the eastern United States.
- While hiking through the woods, we spotted a ringneck snake basking in the sunlight near a rocky outcropping.
- The biology student carefully handled the harmless ringneck snake during her outdoor laboratory exercise.
- Despite their bright neck markings, ringneck snakes tend to remain inconspicuous and avoid confrontations with humans.
- A young ringneck snake had somehow managed to slip into the house through a tiny opening under the door.