The Eastern Ribbon Snake is a very skinny American reptile that is known for its ribbon-like looks and features. One of the subspecies of the ‘ribbon snake’, this creature is not known to be aggressive even when handled. However, when threatened, they do secrete a bad-smelling musk from their anal glands.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Genus |
Thamnophis |
| Species |
T. sauritus |
| Subspecies |
T. s. sauritus |
| Scientific Name |
Thamnophissauritussauritus |
| Other Names |
Common ribbon snake |
| Length |
18 to 86 cm |
| Coloration |
Dark brown with minute yellow spots; three bright yellow lines run from their heads to tail tips |
| Distribution |
Northeastern parts of the USA and to the southeast of Canada |
| Habitat |
Lives both in water and land, and in dense bushes |
| Diet |
Tadpoles, insects, salamanders, small fish, small frogs, toads |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season |
Begins in April or May |
| Clutch Size |
4-27 live young (average 12) |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous |
Eastern Ribbon Snake Pictures Gallery
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Common Ribbon Snake
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Eastern Ribbon Snake Images
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Eastern Ribbon Snake
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Eastern Ribbon Snakes
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Images of Eastern Ribbon Snake
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Thamnophis Sauritus Sauritus
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Eastern Ribbon Snake Diet
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Eastern Ribbon Snake Bite
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Eastern Ribbon Snake Range
