Checkered Garter Snake
Checkered Garter Snake ~ Thamnophis marcianus
Genus: Thamnophis
Species: marcianus
Adult body length: 18 to 38 inches
Body length at birth: 8 to 10 inches
Breeding period: June - July
Young per year: 5 - 20 young per year
Typical foods: Insects, frogs, lizards, and fish
Habitat: dry grassland near water sourse
Can be found: Eastern United States, and some parts of Western United States
Short description: medium headed, rounded head, slender, rounded pupils
General description:
The Checkered Garter Snake is a non-venomous snake. The
snake normally has a tan, brown, or olive coloring, with a light
stripe going down the center of its back. On each side it has a
checkered pattern. This snake is active during the day. On hot
summer days this snake will normally hunt in the evening.
Picture above sent in by veiwer of this site
September 07 2007 01:02 am