A subspecies of the common garter snake, the Texas Garter is spread across parts of the United States. They are nonpoisonous and emit a foul-smelling musk at its attackers, if threatened.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Genus |
Thamnophis |
| Species |
Thamnophis sirtalis |
| Scientific Name |
Thamnophis sirtalis annectens |
| Length |
15 to 28 in |
| Color |
Greenish-black base with a bright-orange to red stripe down the middle part and with yellow stripes on both the sides |
| Distribution |
USA (predominantly found in central Texas, with isolated populations in South Dakota and Kansas) |
| Habitat |
Usually close to a water source; often seen in damp soil and near stream-side vegetation |
| Diet |
Mainly feeds on frogs, small fish and rodents, lizards, etc. |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
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Baby Texas Garter Snake
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Texas Garter Snake Range
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Texas Garter Snakes
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Thamnophis Sirtalis Annectens
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Texas Garter Snake Diet
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