Common Garter Snake
Common Garter Snakes are common throughout North America. These skinny snakes are not venomous to humans, but studies show, their saliva contains traces of venom, which might be poisonous to small animals and some amphibians. A total of 13 subspecies of this reptile have been identified so far.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Subfamily | Natricinae |
| Genus | Thamnophis |
| Species | Thamnophis sirtalis |
| Length | Up to 4 feet |
| Color | Vertical beige to cream and yellow stripes on a rusty brown base |
| Distribution | Throughout North America |
| Habitat | Freshwater lakes or rivers |
| Diet | Mainly on small fish and water frogs |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Breeding Season | July to October |
| Clutch Size | 12-40 |
| IUCN Conservation Status | LC |
Common Garter Snake Pictures Gallery
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- Common Garter Snake Head
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- Common Garter Snake Range Map
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- Common Garter Snake Habitat
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- Thamnophis Sirtalis
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- Common Garter Snake Diet
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- Common Garter Snake Food
Published on December 22nd 2016 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 14th September 2023.
