California garter snake (SciiFii)

The California garter snake (Thamnophis radix california) is a subspecies of plains garter snake that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, scrublands, and deserts across California, Nevada, Arizona, Baja California, Idaho, Oregon, and southern Washington to help boost biodiversity. The California garter snake, as with other plains garter snake subspecies, has a distinctive orange or yellow stripe from its head to tail, and the rest of its body is mainly a gray-green color. The snake is commonly found living near water sources such as streams and ponds, but can also be found in urban areas, vacant lots, and arid habitats. The California garter snake is a medium-sized snake and can grow on average of around 3 feet (0.91 meters). The snake's typical diet consists of earthworms, slugs, and small amphibians, including the larvae of salamanders. It has also been observed eating small mammals and birds, such as swallows, meadowlarks, sparrows, and starlings. Described as "one of the most cold-tolerant snakes", on warmer winter days, it often comes out of hibernation to bask in the sun. It is most active between April and late October depending on location. Mating normally takes place in April or May and birth takes place between August and October. Courtship usually occurs near the communal hibernation site, and polygynous mating systems have been observed. The conservation status of the California garter snake is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the California garter snake's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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