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Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is a friendly snake that loves to slither through grass and bushes. They are often seen basking in the sun and are great at catching small bugs and frogs.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake has a slender body, often brown, grey, or olive, with a distinctive yellow or orange stripe down its back. It may also display two lighter side stripes and black spots between the stripes, giving it a checkered look.

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Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
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Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

They can sometimes gather in huge groups, hundreds of snakes, to stay warm!

They give birth to live babies, not eggs, just like some mammals!

This snake has tiny, mild venom, but it is harmless to humans.

When scared, they sometimes 'play dead' to trick predators into leaving them alone.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Stinky Defense

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake can release a foul-smelling musk from glands near its vent that helps them deter predators when feeling threatened.

Fähigkeit

Swift Swimmer

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake has a streamlined body and powerful tail that helps them quickly swim and hunt in aquatic environments.

Fähigkeit

Mild Venom Delivery

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake can deliver mild venom through grooved teeth that helps them subdue small prey before swallowing.

Maße und Details

Länge
46-100 cm
Gewicht
0.05-0.3 kg
Lebenserwartung
6-10 Jahre
Top Speed
2 km/h
Schwimmgeschwindigkeit
0.8 km/h
Gelegegröße
4-19
Maximale Tiefe
1 m

Ernährung und Fütterung

This snake munches on a variety of small animals, especially amphibians and fish!

Hauptnahrung

  • frogs
  • salamanders
  • tadpoles
  • fish
  • earthworms
  • slugs

Nahrungssuche

  • Pursuit

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Western Toad

Anaxyrus boreas

Juvenile toads are a common meal for garter snakes.

eats

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Young trout in shallow water are easy prey.

eaten by

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Hawks grab snakes from above as a regular food source.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Opportunistic raccoons will hunt for snakes near water.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

If you see a snake, it's best to watch from a distance and not touch it.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

46-100 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

0.05-0.3 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

6-10 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

2 km/h

Was frisst Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

This snake munches on a variety of small animals, especially amphibians and fish!

Was ist der/die/das schwimmgeschwindigkeit von Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

0.8 km/h

Wo findet man Western Terrestrial Garter Snake normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

Pursuit

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