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Checkered garter snake Colorado River and Imperial Valley as north as Mecca: Thamnophis ordinoides: Northwestern garter snake Extreme northwest corner of state Thamnophis sirtalis: Common garter snake Most of state excluding desert regions, San Joaquin Valley and high Sierras Trimorphodon lambda: Sonoran lyre snake Near Colorado River
Most common garter snakes have a pattern of yellow stripes on a black, brown or green background, and their average total length (including tail) is about 55 cm (22 in), with a maximum total length of about 137 cm (54 in). [2] [3] The average body mass is 150 g (5.3 oz). [4] The common garter snake is the state reptile of Massachusetts. [5]
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 San Francisco garter snake, a subspecies of the common garter snake, is found in scattered wetland areas on the San Francisco Peninsula from approximately the northern boundary of San Mateo County south along the eastern and western bases of the Santa Cruz Mountains, at least to the Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir, and along the Pacific coast south to Año Nuevo Point, and thence to ...
Garter snake is the common name for small to medium-sized snakes belonging to the genus Thamnophis in the family Colubridae. They are native to North and Central America , ranging from central Canada in the north to Costa Rica in the south.
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 ...
This snake often inhabits coniferous forests, and is relatively aquatic. Valley Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi) is a subspecies of the common garter snake. It is a snake indigenous to North America. Most garter snakes have a pattern of yellow stripes on a brown background and their average length is about 1 to 1.5 metres (3.3 to 4.9 ft).
This species is listed as a California Species of Special Concern and is under federal review for endangered status. Its fossorial lifestyle and need for both aquatic and terrestrial habitats complicate conservation efforts. [13] Giant Garter Snake (Thamnophis gigas) –– an aquatic species endemic to wetlands in California’s Central Valley ...