179,470 observationsLeast Concern
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Thamnophis
About
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a species of natricine snake, which is indigenous to North America and found widely across the continent. 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). Common garter snakes are the state reptile of...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Common Garter Snake is Thamnophis sirtalis.
- Common Garter Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Common Garter Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Common Garter Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Common Garter Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Common Garter Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Common Garter Snake belongs to the genus Thamnophis.