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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.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

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

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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.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

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.

Habilidad

Swift Swimmer

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

Habilidad

Mild Venom Delivery

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

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
46-100 cm
Peso
0.05-0.3 kg
Esperanza de vida
6-10 años
Top Speed
2 km/h
Velocidad de nado
0.8 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
4-19
Profundidad máxima
1 m

Dieta y alimentación

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

Alimentos principales

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

Método de búsqueda

  • Pursuit

Conexiones ecológicas

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

46-100 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

0.05-0.3 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

6-10 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

2 km/h

¿Qué come Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

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

¿Cuál es el velocidad de nado de Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

0.8 km/h

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Western Terrestrial Garter Snake?

Pursuit

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