Garter Snake – Thamnophis sirtalis

Name: Garter Snake - Thamnophis sirtalis
SKU: 5349
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Scientific Name: Thamnophis sirtalis

Origin: North America

Ease of Care: Beginner

Potential Adult Size: Up to 4ft

Life Span: Upwards of 10 years

Behaviour: Diurnal

Diet: Carnivore

Handling: Intermediate

Humidity: 40-50%

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Category: Reptiles

Description

Garter Snake – Thamnophis sirtalis

Garter snake is a common name for generally harmless, small to medium-sized snakes belonging to the genus Thamnophis in the family Colubridae. Native to North and Central America, species in the genus Thamnophis can be found from the subarctic plains of Canada to Costa Rica.

With about 35 recognized species and subspecies, garter snakes are highly variable in appearance. They generally have large round eyes, round pupils, a slender build, keeled scales, and a pattern of longitudinal stripes that may or may not include spots (although some don’t have stripes at all). They also vary significantly in total length from as short as 18″ to as long as 51″ (45-130cm).^[2]

With no real consensus on the classification of species of Thamnophis, disagreement between taxonomists and sources such as field guides over whether two types of snakes are separate species or subspecies of the same species is common. Garter snakes are closely related to the genus Nerodia (water snakes), with some species having been moved back and forth between genera.

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