Western Ribbonsnake

Thamnophis sauritus

The Eastern Ribbonsnake is a slender, semi-aquatic garter snake with vivid yellow stripes on a dark body. It is very fast and dives into water instantly when threatened, swimming easily to the opposite bank.

Habitat

Wetland edges, stream banks, and pond margins in eastern North America

Diet

Frogs, salamanders, and small fish

How common

Common

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