Narrowhead Garter Snake
Narrowhead Garter Snake ~ Thamnophis rufipunctatus
Genus: Thamnophis
Species: rufipunctatus
Adult body length: 32 – 44 inches
Body length at birth: 8 - 15 inches
Breeding period: April – June
Young per year: 9 – 18 young per year
Typical foods: trout and salamanders
Habitat: rocky streams, and rivers
Can be found: Arizona
Short description: non-venomous, meadium headed, round head, typical, keeled scales, rounded pupils
General description:
The Narrowhead Gartersnake is a non-venomous
snake. Its coloration is blue-grey, to olive-grey, or
greenish to a brown color. It has brown, orange, or
black spotts going down its back. It got its name by
its long narrow head. This snake is normally found
along river banks or streams, for its habitat is near
water. This snake often sheds its skin while in water.
October 25 2007 08:48 pm
