Ribbon snake

Ribbon snake

Taxobox
name = Ribbon Snake


image_size = 200px
image_caption = Ribbon Snake "Thamnophis sauritus"
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Reptilia
ordo = Squamata
subordo = Serpentes
familia = Colubridae
genus = "Thamnophis"
species = "T. sauritus"
binomial = "Thamnophis sauritus"

The Ribbon snake is a common snake found throughout North America. It averages 16-35 inches in length [ [http://www.umaine.edu/wetlands/FGribsnake.htm Ribbon Snake ] ] and is a member of the garter snake genus. There are four sub-species of ribbon snake:

*Eastern Ribbon Snake - "Thamnophis sauritus sauritus" - brownish back, range extends from New York to Florida, west to the Mississippi River.
*Northern Ribbon Snake - "Thamnophis sauritus septentrionalis" - dark brown or black above, range from Maine through Ontario and Indiana.
*Southern Ribbon Snake - "Thamnophis sauritus sackeni" - tan or brown, range from South Carolina south through Florida.
*Coastal Ribbon Snake - "Thamnophis sauritus nitae" - dark with light blue lateral stripes, Gulf coast of north-central Florida.

Captivity

Ribbon snakes are also common pets. They are easily found in pet shops for up to 20 dollars. A single snake can fit in a ten gallon terrarium (aquariums work but terrariums are meant for reptiles). They are also very docile.

Food

Ribbon Snakes have a diverse diet consisting of worms, slugs, minnows, insects, and small mice.

References

External links

* [http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=26 Western Ribbon Snake - "Thamnophis proximus"] Species account from the Iowa Reptile and Amphibian Field Guide
* [http://www.mister-toad.com/photos/snake/snake_eating_frog_01.html Ribbon Snake ("Thamnophis sauritus") eating frog]


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