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Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
The Lined Snake's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 4 states
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Snakes
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
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Description
Tropidoclonion is a genus of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The lined snake is olive green to brown with a distinctive tan or yellow stripe running down the middle of the back from head to tail.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of Tropidoclonion lineatum are savanna, shrubland, and grassland areas with soft, moist soils, but it is also found in disturbed and artificial habitats such as city backyards, vacant lots, and trash dumps. The species is native to the central United States.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Little is known regarding the specifics of mating systems in lined snakes. In related species of the genus Thamnophis, females become unattractive to sexually active males for at least 48 hours following copulation, due to the secretion and insertion of a mating plug by the previous male.Animal Diversity Web ↗
About the Lined Snake
When is the Lined Snake most active?
The Lined Snake's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Lined Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 4 states, including Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.