Western Ribbonsnake

Thamnophis proximus

The Western Ribbonsnake is the western counterpart to the Eastern Ribbonsnake — slender, striped, and semi-aquatic. It is uncommonly alert and will race for water at high speed when disturbed, then swim to safety.

Habitat

Pond edges, stream banks, marshes, and wetland margins

Diet

Frogs, salamanders, and small fish

How common

Common

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