Northwestern garter snake
| 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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| Binomial name | |
| Thamnophis ordinoides | |
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The northwestern garter snake (Thamnophis ordinoides) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to North America.
Geographic range
In the United States T. ordinoides is found in California, Oregon, and Washington; 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 (including tail). It is one of the most variable species of snakes in the world.[citation needed].
Habitat
Thamnophis ordinoides is most commonly found on the edge of meadows, surrounded by forest, as some sunshine is needed for its survival. It can also be found under stumps when it is too hot out.
References
- ^ "Thamnophis ordinoides ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
Further reading
- Baird SF, Girard CF (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, new species, p. 176.)
External links
- Photo galleries and species account at California Herps
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