About the Garter Snake
The Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Garter Snake is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Pollution
- Human persecution
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
United States
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Eastern and central regions, including wetlands, forests, and grasslands
Southern Canada
Continent: North America
Country: Canada
Region: Southern regions, including wetlands, forests, and grasslands
Distribution Overview
The Garter Snake is a widely distributed species, found in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, forests, and grasslands, in North America.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 45 - 100 cm
- Weight
- 10 - 150 g
- Lifespan
- up to 10-15 years years
- Diet
- Carnivorous, eating a variety of small animals, including fish, frogs, and insects
Habitat
WetlandsForestsGrasslandsPondsLakes
Behavior
- Semi-aquatic snake, spending most of its time near water
- Carnivorous, eating a variety of small animals, including fish, frogs, and insects
- Known for its distinctive stripes and ability to release a foul-smelling secretion when threatened