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 only venomous snakes on this page are the Cottonmouth and the Rattlesnakes and should be left alone. All the others on this page are considered harmless to humans. Watersnakes, racers and a few of the other non-venomous snakes will bite if cornered or handled, but if given the chance will just try to go away from you.