Alternate Name(s):

Venom Status:

Non Venomous

Characteristics:

The dorsal stripe of this 3’ long garter snake is yellow, yellow-ochre, or orange. The lateral stripes are bluish, white, or yellow. The dorsal color is grayish-black to greenish-black. Belly is greenish- blue to greenish-yellow. Ovoviviparous. Neonates are more brightly patterned than the adults. Scales keeled. Found in or near water.

Unique Features:

The dorsal stripe of this 3’ long garter snake is yellow, yellow-ochre, or orange. The lateral stripes are bluish, white, or yellow. The dorsal color is grayish-black to greenish-black.

Habitat and Diet:

Found in or near water quiet or slow-moving waters. Prey, worms and slugs as well as amphibians, and fish.

Geographic Range:

CA