There are several different types of black snakes with white rings.
I'll list those that I know of:
Death Adder
Stephen's Banded Snake
Bandy Bandy
California Mountain King Snake
Long Nosed Snake
I can't really think of anymore right now, but try typing these names into Google image search and see if you recognise any of these.
its a Black & White Desert Phase California Kingsnake
The red-bellied black snake, which is native to eastern Australia, is black with a distinctive pink-red belly.
the Australian brown snake even tho it ain't brown prob a relative, also known as easten brown.
black snake
Sea Kraits are white with black stripes. Or black with white stripes if you like to look at it that way.They're a sea snake, highly venomous, but only aggressive when provoked repeatedly.King snakes are also black and white, striped. They are non-venomous, land based and eat other snakes.Hope this helped!
the worst kind
If the stripes are light in color, maybe even off white it could be a CA king snake.
In Georgia, a snake that is white with two distinct rings may be the Eastern Hognose Snake, which can exhibit a pale coloration. However, it’s important to note that the appearance of snakes can vary widely, and the two rings might also suggest other species or patterns. If you're seeing a snake that fits this description, it’s best to observe it from a safe distance and consult a local herpetologist for accurate identification.
It could be a juvenile so you wont be able to know. Do you know where it's native or where it was seen?
A ring-necked snake, a small snake that eats invertebrates such as slugs and worms.
Sounds like a killdeer.
coral snake