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Redstripe Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus rubrilineatus)
Redstripe Ribbon Snake Photograph by Dawson. Some rights reserved. (view image details)
REDSTRIPE RIBBON SNAKE FACTS
DescriptionThe Redstripe Ribbon Snake has a distinctive red stripe down the center of the back. The red (less commonly orange) back stripe begins behind the head. There is a pale lateral stripe on each side on the body running along scale rows 3 and 4 above the belly. It can shed the last few inches of its tail as a defence mechanism. There is a pair of white spots on the top of the head which may merge into a single spot. The lips are a uniform cream color without any bars or stripes. It is semi-aquatic and a good swimmer. Size 60cm - 90cm Environment found around the edge of permanent water - swamps, ponds, lakes, streams. Food main food is amphibians (especially the Cricket Frog - Acris crepitans), sometimes eats fish and tadpoles, rarely eats lizards and insects . Breeding Bears live young Range found in central Texas in the United States Notes Garter Snakes have toxins in their saliva and the bite can produce mild reaction in humans. They are not considered dangerous to humans, although they excrete a foul smelling musk when handled. Classification
Relatives in same Genus Butler's Garter Snake (T. butleri) Blackneck Garter Snake (T. cyrtopsis) Western Terrestrial Garter Snake (T. elegans) Coast Garter Snake (T. elegans terrestris) Two-Striped Garter Snake (T. hammondii) Checkered Garter Snake (T. marcianus marcianus) Eastern Ribbon Snake (T. sauritus sauritus) Northern Ribbon Snake (T. sauritus septentrionalis) Texas Garter Snake (T. sirtalis annectens) California Red-Sided Garter Snake (T. sirtalis infernalis) Common Garter Snake (T. sirtalis sirtalis) Home | Mammals | Reptiles | Birds | Insects | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Contact Us |