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Reptiles
Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 2-10 years
- Weight
- 0.1-0.2 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a carnivore species found in North American gardens and wetlands. It typically lives 2-10 years, weighing around 0.1-0.2 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the garter snake: Garter snakes give birth to live young, up to 80 at a time.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.