11,111 observationsLeast Concern
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Thamnophis
About
The ribbon snake (Thamnophis sauritus) is a common species of garter snake endemic to Eastern North America. It is a nonvenomous species of snake. It averages 16–35 inches (41–89 cm) in length and is a member of the genus Thamnophis. The snake can be renowned for their physical traits of having slim bodies, sleek scales and lateral body stripes. It can be described as having a dark brown coloration with bright yellow spots tracing down the
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Common Ribbon Snake is Thamnophis saurita.
- Common Ribbon Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Common Ribbon Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Common Ribbon Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Common Ribbon Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Common Ribbon Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Common Ribbon Snake belongs to the genus Thamnophis.