The Ribbon Snake or Ribbonsnake (Thamnophis sauritus) is a common snake found throughout North America. It averages 16–35 in (41–89 cm) in length and is a member of the garter snake genus. There are four subspecies of ribbon snake:
Eastern Ribbon Snake – Thamnophis sauritus sauritus - brownish back, range extends from New York to Florida, west to the Mississippi River.
Northern Ribbon Snake – Thamnophis sauritus septentrionalis - dark brown or black above, range from Maine through Ontario and Indiana.
Southern Ribbon Snake or Peninsula Ribbon Snake – Thamnophis sauritus sackeni - tan or brown, range from South Carolina south through Florida.
Western Ribbon Snake or Bluestripe Ribbon Snake – Thamnophis sauritus nitae - dark with light blue lateral stripes, Gulf coast of north-central Florida.
Captivity
Ribbon snakes are also common pets. They are easily found in pet shops for up to 30 dollars. A single snake can fit in a ten gallon terrarium (aquariums work but terrariums are meant for reptiles). They are also very docile.
Food
Ribbon Snakes have a diverse diet consisting of worms, slugs, minnows, insects, small mice, fish, and toads.
Reproduction
Reproduction in Eastern Ribbon Snakes takes place after they emerge from hibernation in the spring time, in April or May. Mating occasionally takes place in the fall, but the female will delay fertilization and development until the next spring. The average gestation period is three months. They average number of young is around 12 but can range anywhere from 4-27. Females give birth in late summer or maybe even the early fall. After birth there is no parental care involved, the young are left to fend for themselves. Most young reach sexual maturity after two years, but most usually wait until the third year.
Eastern Ribbon Snake – Thamnophis sauritus sauritus - brownish back, range extends from New York to Florida, west to the Mississippi River.
Northern Ribbon Snake – Thamnophis sauritus septentrionalis - dark brown or black above, range from Maine through Ontario and Indiana.
Southern Ribbon Snake or Peninsula Ribbon Snake – Thamnophis sauritus sackeni - tan or brown, range from South Carolina south through Florida.
Western Ribbon Snake or Bluestripe Ribbon Snake – Thamnophis sauritus nitae - dark with light blue lateral stripes, Gulf coast of north-central Florida.
Ribbon snakes are also common pets. They are easily found in pet shops for up to 30 dollars. A single snake can fit in a ten gallon terrarium (aquariums work but terrariums are meant for reptiles). They are also very docile.
Food
Ribbon Snakes have a diverse diet consisting of worms, slugs, minnows, insects, small mice, fish, and toads.
Reproduction
Reproduction in Eastern Ribbon Snakes takes place after they emerge from hibernation in the spring time, in April or May. Mating occasionally takes place in the fall, but the female will delay fertilization and development until the next spring. The average gestation period is three months. They average number of young is around 12 but can range anywhere from 4-27. Females give birth in late summer or maybe even the early fall. After birth there is no parental care involved, the young are left to fend for themselves. Most young reach sexual maturity after two years, but most usually wait until the third year.
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