Thamnophis rufipunctatus is a threatened species of garter snake that is commonly found in Arizona by river banks or streams. The snake is blue-grey to olive-grey or greenish to brown and it has brown, orange, or black spots that are on the back. The species usually sheds its skin when it is in water. The length of adults are 32 - 44 inches. The snake eats trout and salamanders. The species common names are Narrow-headed garter...
