Short-tail Alpine Garter Snake
Thamnophis scaliger
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusThamnophis (Garter Snakes)
- SpeciesThamnophis scaliger (Short-tail Alpine Garter Snake)
3 Verified sightings at Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Short-tail Alpine Garter Snake
The short-tail alpine garter snake (Thamnophis scaliger) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is found in Mexico. Species Thamnophis scaliger at The Reptile Database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Short-tail Alpine Garter Snake in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca
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Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.