Eastern Ribbon Snake
Scientific Name: Thamnophis sauritus
Photo Credits: Richard Barlett
Found near canals, streams, ponds and marshes, the Eastern Ribbon Snake is fast-moving. It eats small frogs and salamanders and is non-venomous. Brown with three light stripes, the ribbon snake is active during the day and a great swimmer.
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