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Garter snakes have complex pheromonal communication systems. They can find other snakes by following their pheromone-scented trails. Male and female skin pheromones are so different as to be immediately distinguishable. However, male garter snakes sometimes produce both male and female pheromones.
The warmer the temperature of a garter snake, the more likely the snake is to flee a predator; a snake with a cooler body temperature is more likely to remain stationary or attack. Male garter snakes are also more likely to flee. [15] [16] Garter snakes that exhibit more aggressive antipredatory displays tend to also be fast and have high ...
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents:
The California red-sided garter snake is a slender snake that is smaller and lighter than the San Francisco garter snake. Females typically reach 90–100 cm (35-39 inches) while males typically reach 65-75 centimeters (25-29.5), and are markedly thinner than females.
The common garter snake species is often found in mountainous areas, along coasts and even in sagebrush deserts, but are most common closer to water or in gardens. Common garter snakes have bright ...
Thamnophis saurita, also known as the eastern ribbon snake [a], common ribbon snake, or simply ribbon snake, is a common species of garter snake native to Eastern North America. [2] It is a non-venomous [ 5 ] [ 6 ] species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae .
In red-sided garter snakes, the breeding season usually begins in early spring and lasts for about a month. [9] These snakes exhibit a polygynous mating system, which means that males mate with multiple females each season. [14] During the mating season, male snakes form a mating ball near the dens and court females as they emerge. [4]
Japanese striped snake Green Anaconda Garter snake. In the species Japanese striped snake (Elaphe quadrivirgata), competition involves males maintaining body contact with their opponent and exerting pressure by pushing, topping, or entwining in order to subdue him. [2] Male snakes employ a variety of strategies to help them entice the female ...