Mexican Wandering Garter Snake
Thamnophis errans (H. M. Smith, 1942)
| Spanish Name | Culebra de Agua Nómada Mexicana |
|---|---|
| Subspecies | None |
| Max. Recorded Length | 75 cm; 29.5 inches |
Range
Description
A medium-sized garter snake from northwestern Mexico, the Mexican Wandering Garter Snake resembles the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, T. elegans, of which it was at one point considered a subspecies. It’s a relatively drab, brown-gray snake with pale stripes; there may be a pattern of black spots between the stripes. While it resembles T. elegans, T. errans may be more closely related to the Godman’s Garter Snake complex. It has relatively small litters.
Captive Care
For general information on keeping garter snakes in captivity, please go to the Care section.
Sources
Rossman, D. A., N. B. Ford and R. A. Seigel. 1996. The Garter Snakes: Evolution and Ecology. Norman OK: University of Oklahoma Press.
What’s Wrong with My Snake?
Snakes of the United States and Canada: Natural History and Care in Captivity