Rossman’s Garter Snake
Thamnophis rossmani Conant, 2000
Species Data
| Spanish Name(s) | Culebra de Agua Nómada de Rossman (?) |
|---|---|
| Mexican Range | Nayarit |
| Legal Status | None known. Consult provincial or state pages for legal restrictions on keeping this species in captivity. |
| Diet | Has been observed catching small fish from streams. |
| Max. Recorded Length | 64.8 cm (SVL) |
| Pet Trade Availability | Not available or unknown availability. |
| Captivity Rating | No data available. |
Description
A medium-sized, brown garter snake with yellow-green stripes from the vicinity of Tepic, in the state of Nayarit, Mexico, Thamnophis rossmani was previously considered a disjunct population of T. eques. It was elevated to full species status based on morphological differences.
The largest specimen collected was a female 74.5 cm in length, but had a severely stubbed tail and would have been even longer if intact; that specimen’s SVL of 64.8 cm is listed instead.
The habitat of Rossman’s Garter Snake is quite limited, and, according to Conant, has suffered significant alteration since the 1960s; this species may be at significant risk if not already extinct.
Articles
- The Thirty-First Garter Snake
- The 31st species of garter snake has a tiny range in western Mexico. Here’s what we know about it. (May 18, 2006)
The Snake Scientist
Garter and Water Snakes
