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Eastern Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis sauritus
Description
Terrestrial; body very slender, dark brown to black, occasionally checkered; three contrasting stripes; belly pale yellow to green/bluish, may present spots; white to yellow bar in front of the eye
Stats
Size
18 - 36 inches
Status
Common
Similar Species
Western Ribbon snake, Garter snakes
Diet
Frogs and salamanders
Habitat
Marshes and water hedges
Reproduction
Live bearing - 4 to 12 babies are born in July/August
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