Common garter snake
| Common garter snake | |
|---|---|
| Eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Thamnophis |
| Species: | T. sirtalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Thamnophis sirtalis | |
| Subspecies | |
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13 sspp., see text | |
Range of T. s. pickeringii
Range of T. s. fitchi
Range of T. s. concinnus
Range of T. s. infernalis
Range of T. s. tetrataenia
Range of T. s. parietalis
Range of T. s. lowei
Range of T. s. dorsalis
Range of T. s. annectens
Range of T. s. sirtalis
Range of T. s. pallidulus
Range of T. s. semifasciatus
Range of T. s. similis
Range of Intergrade zones | |
| Synonyms | |
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is indigenous to North America and found widely across the continent. There are several recognized subspecies. Most common garter snakes have a pattern of yellow stripes on a black, brown or green background, and their average total length (including tail) is about 55 cm (22 in), with a maximum total length of about 137 cm (54 in). The average body mass is 150 g (5.3 oz). The common garter snake is the state reptile of Massachusetts.
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