When to See a Periodontist. Anytime is a good time to be seen by a periodontist for evaluation. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of problems that affect the gums and other supporting tissues of the teeth, and in the placement of dental implants.
DISTRIBUTION: The eastern ribbon snake can typically be found in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. It ranges from the southern region of New England throughout southern Ohio and Indiana to the Mississippi River.
Breeding occurs between the months of April and June, with the young being born from July to September (Florida Museum of Natural History, n.d.). The ribbon snake is viviparous (has live birth instead eggs). Females can bear 3-26 offspring; however, the typical clutch size is 10-12 (Ernst and Ernst 2003).