The Western Hemisphere is not only the origin of corn, potatoes, and tomatoes, but also squash and pumpkins. Carrots, probably purple at first, were from Afghanistan. Beans are thought to have been found in both the Western Hemisphere and the Mid-East. Onions have been cultivated in Asia for thousands of years.
The ring neck snake is mildly venomous, but don't worry, it uses the venom to kill frogs, worms, pill bugs, and lizards. The venom though is to mild and delivered in too low a dose to harm a human. Ringneck snakes secrete a foul smelling odor when frightened.
The Catskill Mountains have two poisonous snakes. The Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) and the Northern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen). Timber Rattlesnake - Overlook Mountain (from the Overlook Mountain House to the fire tower).