Diode rectifier characteristic. In the reverse direction, the diode rectifier will ultimately break down. The breakdown voltage is normally well in excess of the turn on voltage-the scales on the diagram have been altered (compressed) in the reverse direction to illustrate that reverse breakdown occurs.
Common kingsnakes are beneficial for the ecosystem. As predators, they help keep numbers of rodents, frogs and other snakes like rattlesnakes and cottonmouths in check. They are eaten by larger snakes and predatory birds and mammals. They also get some parasites from the group apicomplexans.ommon kingsnakes are eaten by alligators in Florida, larger snakes, hawks, raccoons, striped skunks, and Virginia opossums. They defend themselves from predators by hissing, striking, making a striking pose shaped like an S, biting, and flying.
Predators. Ringneck snakes use venom to help paralyze prey animals, but they are often sought after as prey themselves. Some notable predators of the rather clandestine species are eastern screech owls, Virginia opossums, blue racers, northern coral snakes and wild hogs.