If you have taken a photo of a snake in Maricopa County (Greater Phoenix area) and you'd like to submit the picture to this photo gallery, here's how you do it.
© Dr. Brendan P. O'Connor, used with permission. Some descriptions obtained from AZ PARC.
The Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus) is a small to medium-sized snake. In Arizona it might not have the neck ring. It is active during the day, and hibernates in the colder months.
A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County will help you to learn more about and identify snakes that are found in central Arizona.