california red-sided garter snake

Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. infernalis

Member of common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
natricine snakes (subfamily Natricinae)
colubrid snakes (family Colubridae)
snakes (suborder Serpentes)
reptiles (class Reptilia)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

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• yellow or tan top and side stripes
• red spots on body and reddish head
• Marin, east bay and south bay

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Chris’s observations: 1 (research grade)

Locations:

• Calero CP

Months:

• Dec.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist