Germs such as bacteria and viruses can get into the ear and cause an infection. In particular, the middle ear cavity behind the eardrum can fill up with fluid. Treatment may include managing the pain and taking antibiotics, which are medications that fight infections. Ongoing fluids in the middle ear and ongoing infections over time may cause hearing problems or other difficulties.
Diadophis punctatus, commonly known as the ring-necked snake or ringneck snake, is a harmless species of colubrid snake found throughout much of the United States, central Mexico, and southeastern Canada.Ring-necked snakes are secretive, nocturnal snakes, so are rarely seen during the day time.ing-necked snakes are fairly similar in morphology throughout much of their distribution. Ring-necked snake from Mount Diablo, California. Its dorsal coloration is solid olive, brown, bluish-gray to black, broken only by a distinct yellow, red, or yellow-orange neck band.
Diadophis punctatus edwardsii. The northern ring-necked snake is a small thin snake. It has a dark slate gray body with a yellow ring around its neck. Its belly is yellow to orange. The head is flattened and the smooth scales give it a glossy appearance. It can be 9 to 25 inches long. The northern ring-necked snake is found in Nova Scotia.