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Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Description
Terrestrial; very similar to the Eastern Garter snake; smaller, darker body color, very bright dorsal stripe; lateral stripes bordered by rows of black dots; belly whitish to pale yellow, with lateral black spots
Stats
Size
less than 20 inches
Status
Uncommon
Similar Species
Other Garter snakes, Ribbon snakes
Diet
Earthworms
Habitat
Open prairies
Reproduction
Live bearing - 6 to 40 babies are born in late August
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