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Revision as of 16:03, 21 March 2018
| Northwestern garter snake | |
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| Thamnophis ordinoides | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Thamnophis |
| Species: | T. ordinoides
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| Thamnophis ordinoides | |
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The northwestern garter snake (Thamnophis ordinoides) is a species of colubrid snake endemic to North America.
Geographic range
In the United States it is found in Oregon, Washington, and California; in Canada it is found in British Columbia.
Description
The northwestern garter snake is small, with adults averaging around 36–53 cm (14–21 in) in total length. It is one of the most variable species of snakes in the world.
Habitat
Thamnophis ordinoides is most commonly found on the edge of meadows, surrounded by forest, as some sunshine is needed for their survival. They can also be found under stumps when it is too hot out.
References
- ^ The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
Further reading
- Baird, S.F. & C.F. Girard. 1852. Descriptions of new species of Reptiles, collected by the U. S. Exploring Expedition under the command of Capt. Charles Wilkes, U. S. N. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 6: 174–177. (Tropidonotus ordinoides, p. 176.)
External links
- Photo galleries and species account at California Herps
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