Florida Backyard Snakes
A Website Dedicated to the Identification of Florida Snakes
A Website Dedicated to the Identification of Florida Snakes
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Average size: 20-28 inches; Record 48.75 inches. Young are 5-9 inches at birth.
Range: Throughout Florida.
Diet: Frogs, toads, lizards, fish, salamanders and earthworms.
Status: Common
Often kept as pets. Occasionally will bite. Garter snakes have avariety of color patterns, check them out below.
