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Penisula Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis
sauritus sackeni |
| This species is a thin, long-tailed snake that
closely resembles the Garter Snake. It reaches a maximum
length of 40 nches. It usually has three light stripes, but the
stripe down the center of the back may be faint or sometimes missing.
The stripes are yellow to tan in color. The body is dark brown to
tan in color. The belly is yellowish white to tan. The head
is small with a white spot in front of the eye.
This snake is common in marshes, wet prairies and similar aquatic
habitat. it feeds on insects, small fish and tree frogs. It
is common throughout Florida. |
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