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
Best time to see a Western Ribbonsnake
The best time to see a Western Ribbonsnake is February–June, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 25,255 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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