The Butler’s Garter Snake is a non-venomous serpent species endemic to parts of North America.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Natricinae |
| Genus |
Thamnophis |
| Species: |
T. butleri |
| Scientific Name |
Thamnophisbutleri |
| Length |
38–51 cm (15–20 in) average |
| Coloration |
Black, brown, or olive snake with three distinct yellow lines running down from the head to the tail |
| Distribution |
NW Ohio, NE Indiana, SE Wisconsin, eastern lower peninsula of Michigan, southern tip of Ontario in Canada |
| Habitat |
Prefers open and semi-open canopy wetlands |
| Diet |
Mainly earthworms, but eat leeches, salamanders, and frogs |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season |
Between late March and early April |
| Clutch Size |
4-14 babies |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (gives birth to live young) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Butler’s Garter Snake Pictures Gallery
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Butler Garter Snake
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Butler’s Garter Snake Photos
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Thamnophis Butleri
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Images of Butlers Garter Snake
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Butler’s Garter Snake Range
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Butler’s Garter Snake Habitat
