Thamnophis sauritus
| Ribbon snake | |
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| Eastern ribbon snake (Thamnophis sauritus sauritus) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Thamnophis |
| Species: | T. sauritus |
| Binomial name | |
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Thamnophis sauritus (Linnaeus, 1766) |
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| Subspecies | |
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4, see text |
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| Synonyms | |
4, see text
The ribbon snake or ribbonsnake (Thamnophis sauritus) is a common species of garter snake endemic to eastern North America. It averages 16–35 in (41–89 cm) in length and is a member of the genus Thamnophis.
The four recognized subspecies of ribbon snake are:
Ribbon snakes are also common pets. A single snake can fit in a 10-gallon terrarium. They are also very docile.
The ribbon snake has a diverse diet consisting of worms, slugs, minnows, and insects.
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