Alternate Name(s):

Venom Status:

Non Venomous

Characteristics:

Ground color of this very aquatic, 30-36” long, snake varies from brown to black. Dorsal stripes are often orange and the lateral stripes are yellowish. All stripes may vary in intensity from distinct to very close to absent. Two rows of dark spots are between the dorsal and lateral stripes on each side. Belly is off-white to yellowish. Ovoviviparous. Neonates are more brightly patterned than the adults. Scales keeled.

Unique Features:

Ground color of this very aquatic long garter snake varies from brown to black. Dorsal stripes are often orange and the lateral stripes are yellowish. Check range map.

Habitat and Diet:

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

Geographic Range:

CA