Snakes
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Across the regions where it's common, the Checkered Garter Snake peaks from May to October.
Shows up in 6 ecoregions and 3 states
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Snakes
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Description
The checkered garter snake (Thamnophis marcianus) is a species of garter snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The checkered garter snake is typically greenish in color, with a distinct, black checkerboard pattern down its back.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of Thamnophis marcianus are desert, grassland, shrubland, and forest, usually close to water, at altitudes from sea level to 2,200 m (7,200 ft). The species is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
They mate from late March through early April. Mating in the north happens in densm where temperatures are warmer; temperatures lower than 10°C can cause them to die or have neurological disorders.Animal Diversity Web ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Checkered Garter Snake
When is the Checkered Garter Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Checkered Garter Snake peaks from May to October.
Where does the Checkered Garter Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 6 ecoregions and 3 states, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.