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Butler's Garter Snake
Thamnophis butleri
The Butler's Garter Snake's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 2 states
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Snakes
Butler's Garter Snake
Thamnophis butleri
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Description
Butler's garter snake (Thamnophis butleri) is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. Thamnophis butleri is a small, slender snake, averaging 38–51 cm (15–20 in) in total length (tail included), with three yellow to orange stripes along the length of its body.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Thamnophis butleri is found in northwestern Ohio, northeastern Indiana, the eastern portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, and the adjacent extreme southern tip of Ontario, Canada. Butler's garter snake inhabits moist, grassy, open canopy areas, such as meadows, wet prairies, marshes, savannas, and grasslands.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The species hibernates communally, often with other garter snake species. Mating takes place in late March and early April.Wikipedia ↗
About the Butler's Garter Snake
When is the Butler's Garter Snake most active?
The Butler's Garter Snake's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Butler's Garter Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 2 states, including Michigan and Wisconsin.