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Two-Striped Garter Snake

Two-striped garter snake is a species of medium-sized snake found in western North America. The species is aquatic and diurnal.

Length	18-30 in
Color	Olive, brown or brownish-gray upper surface with dull yellow, orange, or salmon underside; rows of small dark spots appear along the flanks and some have a yellow stripe on each side; black patches appear behind the head on the neck
Distribution	United States (California), Mexico(Baja California)
Habitat	Close to permanent or semi-permanent source of water in chaparral, oak woodland, and forest
Diet	Fish and amphibians
Hibernation Fact	Undergoes hibernation
Venom Fact	Nonvenomous
Breeding Season	Late March and early April
Mode of Reproduction	Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent)
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern