Longnose garter snake
A species of Garter snakes, Also known as Narrow-headed garter snake Scientific name : Thamnophis rufipunctatus Genus : Garter snakes
Longnose garter snake, A species of Garter snakes
Also known as:
Narrow-headed garter snake
Scientific name: Thamnophis rufipunctatus
Genus: Garter snakes
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Description
The narrow-headed garter snake, Thamnophis rufipunctatus, is a species of garter snake, endemic to the southwestern United States and adjacent northwestern Mexico. Its common names also include narrowhead garter snake and narrowhead watersnake.
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Longnose garter snake primarily feeds on amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. It shows a particular predilection towards snails, earthworms, and small frogs. This serpent's diet changes with seasonal availability, leaning heavily towards aquatic creatures.
Appearance
Longnose garter snake is a slender-bodied snake characterized by smooth scales. Adults typically measure 30 to 40 inches long. Its dominant coloring is a greenish-yellow, lined with a series of small, darker spots. It lacks physical features like horns or wings, instead distinguishing itself by a flattened, wedge-shaped head and lengthy, tapering tail. It depicts no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Longnose garter snake displays a highly secretive behavior, making them difficult to observe. Their activity is primarily diurnal and involves solitary hunting for small amphibians, using their keen olfactory senses. This reptile exhibits seasonal movement, traveling to higher ground in hot weather, using stealth and camouflage for safety.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Garter snakes Species
Longnose garter snake 
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