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Two-striped Garter Snake
Thamnophis hammondii
Across the regions where it's common, the Two-striped Garter Snake peaks from March to September.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 1 state
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Snakes
Two-striped Garter Snake
Thamnophis hammondii
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Description
The two-striped garter snake (Thamnophis hammondii) is a species of aquatic snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. T. hammondii is a medium-sized snake, 18–30 in (46–76 cm) in total length (including tail), with a head barely wider than the neck.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The two-striped garter snake is found in western North America, ranging from central California to Baja California, Mexico. It is a highly aquatic species, and prefers habitat adjacent to permanent or semi-permanent bodies of water.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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CaliforniaAbout the Two-striped Garter Snake
When is the Two-striped Garter Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Two-striped Garter Snake peaks from March to September.
Where does the Two-striped Garter Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 1 states, including California.