Eastern Ribbon Snake

Eastern Ribbon Snake NPS/Doggrell

Quick Facts

Scientific Name:Thamnophis sauritus sauritus
Distribution/Habitat: The common ribbon snake is typically found in the southeastern United States, usually in wetlands and near the edges of ponds and streams
Average Size: 7-33 inches in length
Diet: Small frogs, salamanders, fish, tadpoles

Did You Know?

Eastern ribbon snakes look very similar to garter snakes. Eastern ribbon snakes are generally more slender, have a narrower head, have a white spot in front of the eye and have unpatterned lip scales compared to garter snakes.