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Butler's Garter snake
Thamnophis butleris
Taken by Jim Horton
Description
Terrestrial; body slender, dark olive to black, occasionally checkered; three straw to bright yellow stripes; belly pale yellow to green/bluish, may present spots
Stats
Size
15 - 22 inches
Status
Endangered
Similar Species
Other Garter snakes, Ribbon snakes
Diet
Earthworms, leeches
Habitat
Grassland, marshes and water hedges
Reproduction
Live bearing - 5 to 20 babies are born in Ausust/September
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