Ribbon snake

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Ribbon Snake
Ribbon Snake Thamnophis sauritus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia   Phylum: Chordata   Class: Reptilia   Order: Squamata   Suborder: Serpentes   Family: Colubridae   Genus: Thamnophis   Species: sauritus

The Ribbon snake is a common snake found through out North America and is a member of the garter snake genus. There are four sub-species of ribbon snake:

• Eastern Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis sauritus sauritus - brownish back, range extends from New York to Florida, west to the Mississippi River.
• Northern Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis sauritus septentrionalis - dark brown or black above, range from Maine through Ontario and Indiana.
• Southern Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis sauritus sackeni - tan or brown, range from South Carolina south through Florida.
• Coastal Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis sauritus nitae - dark with light blue lateral stripes, Gulf coast of north-central Florida.

 Captivity

Ribbon snakes are also common pets.They are easily found in pet shops for up to 20 dollars. A single snake can fit in a ten gallon aquarium. They are also very docile.

Food

Ribbon Snakes have a diverse diet consisting of worms, slugs, minnows, and small mice. They may also eat small frogs. They may only reach about three to four feet but may rarley reach four