Blackneck garter snakes are spread in parts of both the Americas and are known for their eye-cathing looks. They have 5 subspecies.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Serpentes |
Family |
Colubridae |
Genus |
Thamnophis |
Species |
T. cyrtopsis |
Scientific Name |
Thamnophis cyrtopsis |
Length |
51-107 cm (varies between subspecies) |
Coloration |
Black body with three pale orange to copper stripes from head to tail tip |
Distribution |
SW United States, Mexico and Guatemala |
Habitat |
Grasslands and other regions close to water bodies in the wild |
Diet |
Small fish, amphibians, smaller snakes, invertebrates like earthworms |
Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
Clutch Size |
Varies between subspecies |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Thamnophis Cyrtopsis