Northwestern Garter Snake
Northwestern Garter Snake ~ Thamnophis ordinoides
Genus: Thamnophis
Species: ordinoides
Adult body length: 13 - 38 inches
Body length at birth: 6 - 12 inches
Breeding period: March - April
Young per year: 3 - 36 young per year
Typical foods: slugs, worms, amphibians, fish, occasionally snails
Habitat: damp, sunny areas with lots of vegetation, meadows, and clear forest
Can be found: California, Oregon, and Washington
Short description: broad Headed, triangular head, stout, keeled scales, rattle on tail, vertical pupils
General description:
The North Western Garter Snake is a non-venomous
snake. Its coloration varies from grey or brown to black.
It has a white, red, yellow, orange, or blue stripe running
down the center of its back. It also has two stripes running
down its side, one on each side. Its belly color is normally
yellow, brown, or black with red splotches.
November 07 2007 05:33 pm