Narrow-headed Garter Snake
The narrow-headed garter snake is an aquatic species, feeding on mostly fish and other minor tadpoles. In the last few years, the number of the species has been rapidly decreasing due to habitat loss.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Thamnophis |
| Species | Thamnophis rufipunctatus |
| Other names | Narrowhead watersnake, narrowhead garter snake |
| Size | 3-4 feet (32-44 inches) |
| Color | Green, brown, olive blue, blue grey body with black, orange or brown spots |
| Distribution | New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico |
| Habitat | River streams |
| Diet | Fish |
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| Hibernation | In the winter |
| Predators | Bullfrogs and crayfish |
| Venom fact | Non poisonous |
| Breeding season | Summer |
| Mode of reproduction | Viviparous |
| Litter size | 6-18 |
| Reproductive age | 2 years |
| Average lifespan | 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on December 13th 2018 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 19th December 2018.
