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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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