Golden-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis chrysocephalus (Cope, 1885)
| Spanish Name | Culebra de Agua Nómada Cabenza Dorada |
|---|---|
| Subspecies | None |
| Max. Recorded Length | 69.2 cm; 27.2 inches |
Range
Description
A relatively rare, medium-sized garter snake from the mountains of south-central Mexico, where it has been associated with water. T. chrysocephalus comes in two colour phases: a brown morph with irregular black spots, and a black morph that was briefly considered a separate species, T. eburatus. Not much else is known about this species.
Captive Care
For general information on keeping garter snakes in captivity, please go to the Care section.
Sources
Rossman, D. A., N. B. Ford and R. A. Seigel. 1996. The Garter Snakes: Evolution and Ecology. Norman OK: University of Oklahoma Press.
Snakes of the United States and Canada
Snakes of the United States and Canada: Natural History and Care in Captivity