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Thamnophis marcianus marcianus

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

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

Description

Thamnophis marcianus marcianus is a small-bodied snake species found in North America, notable for its viviparous reproduction, giving live birth rather than laying eggs. Its primary diet consists of small aquatic and semiaquatic prey, contributing significantly to controlling their population. Thamnophis marcianus marcianus also demonstrates diurnal behavior during spring and autumn, while in summer it exhibits a more crepuscular lifestyle, likely as an adaptation to the high temperatures.

General Info

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Thamnophis marcianus marcianus predominantly sates its appetite with amphibians, notably toads, and sometimes small mammals and invertebrates. A keen predator, it captures prey using rapid strikes, swallowing it whole.

Appearance

The thamnophis marcianus marcianus is a medium-sized snake with a slender, elongated body covered in smooth scales. It exhibits a predominately brownish or grey hue, with darker, alternating lateral and dorsal striped patterns stretching across its length. There are no significant differences due to age, gender or subspecies. Its most prominent feature is its thin tail, which comprises a significant portion of its total length.

Behavior

Thamnophis marcianus marcianus is a predominantly aquatic species, exhibiting high activity particularly at dusk and dawn. Renowned for its defensive mechanisms, it employs feigning death in addition to releasing musk to deter predators. This species maintains a solitary lifestyle outside of breeding season, marking a critical facet of its territorial behavior.
Thamnophis marcianus marcianus (Thamnophis marcianus marcianus) Thamnophis marcianus marcianus (Thamnophis marcianus marcianus) Photo By sandboa , 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 marcianus marcianus
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