Ribbon snake

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Kingdom Animalia Family Colubridae Genus Thamnophis Phylum Chordata Rank Species		Suborder Serpentes Subfamily Natricinae Scientific name Thamnophis sauritus Higher classification Garter snake Order Scaled reptiles

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The ribbon snake or ribbonsnake (Thamnophis sauritus) is a common species of garter snake endemic to eastern North America. It averages 16–35 in (41–89 cm) in length and is a member of the genus Thamnophis.

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Subspecies

The four recognized subspecies of ribbon snake are:

Eastern ribbon snake – T. s. sauritus - brownish back, ranges from New York to Florida, west to the Mississippi River

Northern ribbon snake – T. s. septentrionalis - dark brown or black above, ranges from Maine through Ontario and Indiana

Southern ribbon snake or Peninsula ribbon snake – T. s. sackeni - tan or brown, ranges from South Carolina south through Florida

Bluestripe ribbon snake – T. s. nitae - dark with light blue lateral stripes, Gulf Coast of north-central Florida

Captivity

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Ribbon snakes are also common pets. A single snake can fit in a 10-gallon terrarium. They are also very docile.

Food

The ribbon snake has a diverse diet consisting of worms, slugs, minnows, and insects.

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References

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