Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Classification

Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Natricidae

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.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Sources and credits

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