Garter Snake - Checkered

Other Breeds

Keeshond   |   Palomino   |   Pig – Pot Bellied   |  

Alternative Name

Chequered Garter Snake Scientific Name: Thamnophis marcianus

Basic Info

The Checkered Garter Snake is longer than some other species of garter snake and can reach about three feet in length. They can range in color from tan to a darker tannish-brown, brown, or olive. They are called "checkered" garter snakes because they have black-checkered patterns on their sides and bellies. The black checks are usually on green or sometimes yellow. Albino or anerythristic morphs are not uncommon in captivity. There are at least three subspecies of Checkered Garter Snake and they all look a little different.

Health

The Checkered Garter Snake is a livebearer.

Habitat

N/A

Behavior

The Checkered Garter Snake is one of the most common garter snakes in captivity and it is no surprise why. The Checkered Garter Snake becomes quite easy to handle in captivity and it is also relatively easy to care for. These two facts have greatly contributed to the popularity of the Checkered Garter Snake. Checkered Garter Snakes usually live between 3 and 10 years on average.

Origin

North America

History

The Checkered Garter Snake is native to North America. They encompass a large range from the United States to Mexico.

Common Foods

In the wild these snakes are commonly found near pond or streams and they eat amphibians, fish, arthropods, worms, and the occasional rodent. In captivity they should have a varied diet and usually are not troublesome to feed - most will readily accept f