Wild Nature Images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tab 3
Tab 2
Western Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus)
(Say, 1823)

 

Synonyms: Thamnophis proxima, Thamnophis saurita proxima, Coluber proximus, Eutaenia proxima

 

   

 

Thamnophis proximus is a species of garter snake found in the central United States (from Wisconsin to New Mexico and Texas), eastern Mexico, and Central America south to Costa Rica. Six subspecies; Arid Lands Ribbon Snake (T. p. diabolicus) is shown on this page. This species inhabits wooded areas and grasslands, usually near water, e.g., lakes, marshes, ponds, and streams; sea level to 2,500 m. A slender snake with a very long tail; up to 127 cm in total length. Blackish, or brown-olive dorsally with three stripes (the orange central stripe, and yellowish lateral stripes); yellowish-white ventrally. The upper labials are whitish and unmarked; a distinct light bar the front of the eye. Ovoviviparous; females bear 3-21 in mid-summer. T. proximus mainly feeds on amphibians, but also fishes, snails, crustaceans, and small mammals.

 

Arid Land Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus diabolicus)   25280
Arid Lands Ribbon Snake
(Thamnophis proximus diabolicus), juvenile
Bentsen State Park
Hidalgo County, Texas, USA
Copyright © Michael Patrikeev
All Rights Reserved
     
Arid Land Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus diabolicus)   25281
Arid Lands Ribbon Snake
(Thamnophis proximus diabolicus), juvenile
Bentsen State Park
Hidalgo County, Texas, USA
Copyright © Michael Patrikeev
All Rights Reserved
     
Arid Land Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus diabolicus)   25282
Arid Lands Ribbon Snake
(Thamnophis proximus diabolicus), juvenile
Bentsen State Park
Hidalgo County, Texas, USA
Copyright © Michael Patrikeev
All Rights Reserved
     
Arid Land Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus diabolicus)   25279
Arid Lands Ribbon Snake
(Thamnophis proximus diabolicus), juvenile
Bentsen State Park
Hidalgo County, Texas, USA
Copyright © Michael Patrikeev
All Rights Reserved
     
     
Unauthorized use of our images is NOT permitted.
Hotlinking or "pinning" of our images to websites is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
 
     
Copyright © Michael Patrikeev - All Rights Reserved
 
 website counter