Two-striped Garter Snake
Thamnophis hammondii (Kennicott, 1860)
Species Data
| Spanish Name(s) | Culebra de Agua Nómada de Dos-rayadas |
|---|---|
| U.S. Range | California |
| Mexican Range | Baja California and Baja California Sur |
| Legal Status | Protected species in California; "Candidate 2 Species" under the Endangered Species Act. Consult provincial or state pages for legal restrictions on keeping this species in captivity. |
| Diet | Amphibians and fish. Apparently a good feeder in captivity. |
| Max. Recorded Length | 84 cm |
| Pet Trade Availability | 1 – Rarely available. |
| Captivity Rating | No data available. |
Description
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Thamnophis hammondii digueti (Mocquard, 1899) - Baja California Sur population sometimes considered a distinct species; now considered a synonym of T. hammondii.
The Garter Snakes: Evolution and Ecology
Snakes of the United States and Canada: Natural History and Care in Captivity
