Ribbon snake
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 Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis sauritus |
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The Ribbon snake is a common snake found through out North America and is a member of the garter snake genus. There are four sub-species of ribbon snake:
- Eastern Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis sauritus sauritus - brownish back, range extends from New York to Florida, west to the Mississippi River.
- Northern Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis sauritus septentrionalis - dark brown or black above, range from Maine through Ontario and Indiana.
- Southern Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis sauritus sackeni - tan or brown, range from South Carolina south through Florida.
- Coastal Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis sauritus nitae - dark with light blue lateral stripes, Gulf coast of north-central Florida.
[edit] Captivity
Ribbon snakes are also common pets.They are easily found in pet shops for up to 20 dollars. A single snake can fit in a ten gallon aquarium. They are also very docile.
[edit] Food
Ribbon Snakes have a diverse diet consisting of worms, slugs, minnows, and small mice. They may also eat small frogs. They may only reach about three to four feet but may rarley reach four.
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