Eastern Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Description
How to Identify
Extremely slender snake with three bright stripes, a long tail, and a pale spot in front of the eye.
Size
Usually 18-34 inches.
Diet
Mostly frogs, salamanders, and small fish.
Habitat
Marshes, pond margins, wet meadows, and stream edges.
Location
Where it is found
Found mainly in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.