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Thamnophis elegans elegans

A species of Garter snakes
Scientific name : Thamnophis elegans elegans Genus : Garter snakes

Thamnophis elegans elegans, A species of Garter snakes
Scientific name: Thamnophis elegans elegans
Genus: Garter snakes
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Thamnophis elegans elegans (Thamnophis elegans elegans) Photo By skullroy , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Thamnophis elegans elegans is a highly adaptable species, exhibiting unique behavioral modifications depending upon its local environment. For example, it can alter its diurnal activity to succeed in varied climates. It is also key to maintaining balance within its ecosystem due to its opportunistic feeding behavior where it predates on multiple species. Its adaptation mechanism is fascinating, demonstrating its biological resilience against varied ecological conditions.

General Info

Lifespan

5-10 years

Diet

Thamnophis elegans elegans exhibits a diverse diet consisting of amphibians, invertebrates, and small mammals. Slugs, earthworms, and rodents form a significant portion, but its preference for anurans like frogs and toads is distinctly evident.

Appearance

Thamnophis elegans elegans is a slender, elongated reptile with smooth, shiny scales. Its length ranges from 18 to 43 inches. It exhibits a stunning multicolored body, primarily grey or brown with prominent lateral yellow stripes. Some individuals may exhibit a bluish-grey or blackish hue. The undersides are creamy or light yellow. It lacks noticeable differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Thamnophis elegans elegans is a poised, solitary predator, chiefly diurnal and terrestrial. It hunts using a sit-and-wait strategy, feeding mainly on slugs, amphibians, and earthworms. It is not highly aggressive but may defensively release cloacal musk. Thamnophis elegans elegans primarily uses pheromone trails for mate-finding during the spring breeding season.
Thamnophis elegans elegans (Thamnophis elegans elegans) Thamnophis elegans elegans (Thamnophis elegans elegans) Photo By skullroy , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Natricinae
Genus
Garter snakes
Species
Thamnophis elegans elegans
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