Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus orarius
Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake 3
The Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake is the local subspecies of the wide-ranging Western Ribbon Snake. Closely related to Garter Snakes, Ribbon Snakes are commonly found in gardens and yards as well as their usual habitat of forested areas near water. These pretty snakes have stripes running along their bodies, usually in black and yellow. However, the color of the dark stripes can range from black to brown to dark green, and the pale stripes can range from white to yellow to green and even blue. Some individuals have a reddish-colored stripe on their back. There may be spots between the stripes, but they will always be faint. Ribbon Snakes also usually have a pale spot in front of each eye. Ribbon Snakes spend a lot of time in or near water, and often eat frogs, fish, tadpoles, and other aquatic prey. On land they eat many small creatures including slugs and large insects.
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| Pattern | stripes |
|---|---|
| Color | black, blue, gray, green, red, white, yellow |
