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Orange Striped Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus proximus

Photo by GregMayberry
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Field Notes

Description:

A small, nonvenomous member of the garter snake family, the ribbon snake can attain a length of 1 meter, although 40-60 cm. is much more common. Three light colored lines run down the length of the snake.

Habitat:

The snake is highly aquatic, and is commonly found around the edge of lakes and ponds, and along the riparian zone of streams and rivers.

Notes:

Primary diet consists of fish and amphibians, although the snake will also take small mammals, insects and other small reptiles.

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PublishedJanuary 6, 2012

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