Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus

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Regional distribution map of Thamnophis proximus

Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Natricidae (Harmless Live-Bearing Snakes)
Species: Thamnophis proximus (tham-NO-fis PROX-ih-mus)
Common English Name: Western Ribbon Snake
Common Spanish Name: Culebra Acuática

Thamnophis proximus. Photograph by Carl S. Lieb

Thamnophis proximus. Photograph Copyright © Missouri Conservation Commission.

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Last Update: 17 Jul 2009