Ribbon snake
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 Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis sauritus |
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The Ribbon snake is a common snake found throughout 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 terrarium (aquariums work but terrariums are meant for reptiles). They are also very docile.
[edit] Food
Ribbon Snakes have a diverse diet consisting of worms, slugs, minnows, insects, and small mice. They may also eat small frogs. They may only reach about three to four feet but may rarely reach four.
[edit] External links
- Western Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis proximus Species account from the Iowa Reptile and Amphibian Field Guide
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