Snakes
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake peaks from May to October.
Shows up in 16 ecoregions and 12 states
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Snakes
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Description
The western terrestrial garter snake (Thamnophis elegans) is a western North American species of colubrid snake. Most western terrestrial garter snakes have a yellow, light orange, or white dorsal stripe, accompanied by two stripes of the same color, one on each side.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Thamnophis elegans is found in central British Columbia, central Alberta, and southwestern Manitoba in Canada. It can be found in the western United States, as far east as western Nebraska and the Oklahoma Panhandle.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The western terrestrial garter snake does not lay eggs, but instead is ovoviviparous, which is characteristic of natricine snakes. By comparison, inland and montane populations prefer a far more "amphibious" diet of small frogs, newts, salamanders, toads and their larvae, as well as freshwater leeches, earthworms and small fish.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
When is the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake peaks from May to October.
Where does the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 16 ecoregions and 12 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, and Idaho.