Black-necked Garter Snake

Thamnophis cyrtopsis

''Thamnophis cyrtopsis'', the blackneck garter snake, is a species of garter snake of the genus ''Thamnophis''. It is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico and Guatemala, and can be found in a wide range of different habitats, often near water sources.
A Black-necked Garter Snake (Thamnophis cyrtopsis) ambushing frogs Before taking this photo, I had watched this snake catch and eat a Canyon Treefrog (Hyla arenicolor). You can see the bulge just above where the body turns down in this photo. When it assumed this position, it had its eyes on more nearby frogs. A moment or two later it lunged for another one, but missed, and retreated with a sheepish look. Blackneck garter snake,Geotagged,Summer,Thamnophis cyrtopsis,United States

Naming

Common names: blackneck garter snake, black-necked garter snake

Behavior

It is active during the day and during twilight activities, and occasionally at night, hibernating from late fall to winter and mating in late spring or summer.

Habitat

Found near water in desertscrub, grasslands, chaparral, woodland environments.

Food

Hunts in rivers for small fish, amphibians, other snakes, and invertebrates, such as earthworms.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyColubridae
GenusThamnophis
SpeciesT. cyrtopsis
Photographed in
United States of America