Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus

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"Checkered Garter Snake," Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The checkered garter snake is a species of garter snake endemic to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America. The checkered garter snake is typically greenish in color, with a distinct, black checkerboard pattern down its back. It is capable of growing to a total length (including tail) of 42 in (107 cm), but 28 in (71 cm) is closer to average.T. marcianus will strike and bite if provoked. It will also release a foul-smelling liquid from its cloaca onto attackers. T. marcianus has been found to have mild venom.

Jones Alta Vista Ranch, Jim Hogg County, Texas

04/01/2017