Garter Snake photo 1

Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
45 - 100 cm
Weight
10 - 150 g
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