Florida Backyard Snakes

A Website Dedicated to the Identification of Florida Snakes

Florida Backyard Snakes

A Website Dedicated to the Identification of Florida Snakes

Bluestripe Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis similis

Average size: 20-26 inches; Record 39.25 inches. Young are 7-9 inches at birth.

Range: Bluestripe Garters are found in West Florida along the Nature Coast region from Wakulla County through Hernando County.

Diet: Frogs, toads, lizards, fish, salamanders and earthworms.

Status: Fairly common throughout their range.