The Butler’s Garter Snake is a non-venomous serpent species endemic to parts of North America.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Serpentes |
Family |
Colubridae |
Subfamily |
Natricinae |
Genus |
Thamnophis |
Species: |
T. butleri |
Scientific Name |
Thamnophisbutleri |
Length |
38–51 cm (15–20 in) average |
Coloration |
Black, brown, or olive snake with three distinct yellow lines running down from the head to the tail |
Distribution |
NW Ohio, NE Indiana, SE Wisconsin, eastern lower peninsula of Michigan, southern tip of Ontario in Canada |
Habitat |
Prefers open and semi-open canopy wetlands |
Diet |
Mainly earthworms, but eat leeches, salamanders, and frogs |
Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
Breeding Season |
Between late March and early April |
Clutch Size |
4-14 babies |
Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (gives birth to live young) |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Thamnophis Butleri
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Butler’s Garter Snake Range
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