between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of. Korea (ROK) Concerning Wartime Host Nation Support (hereinafter referred to as WHNS. Umbrella Agreement) that was signed by the U.S. Secretary of Defense and the ROK Ministry of. National Defense on 21 November 1991 and became effective 23 December 1992. Applicability.
The Black Rat Snake is a proficient climber. Often it goes rather high up into trees, where it uses cavities or hollows formerly occupied by other animals such as birds or mammals. Black Rat Snakes often hibernate in rock crevices in the company of other snakes, such as copperheads and rattlesnakes.
Similar species: The Mississippi ring-necked snake (D. punctatus stictogenys) is the subspecies found in extreme southeastern Missouri. It is smaller, its neck ring may be narrower or interrupted on the back, it has a yellow belly, and the small black belly spots are usually in 2 or 3 lengthwise rows.