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Terrestrial Gartersnake

Thamnophis elegans

Description:

This was found in some tall grass. It wasn't aggressive at all; it was quite friendly actually

Habitat:

This one was found around the bank of a creek in tall grass.

2 Species ID Suggestions

Terrestrial Gartersnake
Thamnophis elegans (Family) Colubrid Snakes - Montana Field Guide
Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago
Terrestrial gartersnake
Thamnophis elegans Terrestrial Gartersnake - Montana Field Guide


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3 Comments

Captain Nature
Captain Nature 11 years ago

consider puting this on montana wildlife mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1210...

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

Obviously, I agree with Geoffrey. :-)

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

It's a lovely garter snake! I'm not sure of the sub-species but I am sure one of our experts can help you with that.
You might like to add this to the Snakes of the United States mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1202...

ZmanSquatch
Spotted by
ZmanSquatch

Montana, USA

Spotted on Jul 5, 2012
Submitted on Jul 6, 2012

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