Coluber constrictor sirtalis

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:subspecies
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:activities foraging
gptkbp:adaptation can tolerate cold temperatures
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
observed in natural habitats
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to early summer
gptkbp:climate tolerates a range of temperatures
gptkbp:color variable
striped
green, brown, or black
often has lighter stripes
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Eastern_garter_snake
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance often featured in folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism may release musk when threatened
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution widespread in the eastern United States
gptkbp:ecological_role important predator in ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color does not lay eggs
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:eye_color no eyelids
gptkbp:family gptkb:Colubridae
gptkbp:field_of_study subject of various ecological studies
gptkbp:fossil_record notable in paleontological studies
gptkbp:genetic_diversity researched for genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus Coluber
gptkbp:habitat terrestrial
moist environments
from wetlands to grasslands
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Coluber constrictor sirtalis
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush
gptkbp:interacts_with generally non-aggressive
often mistaken for venomous snakes
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Eastern_garter_snake
gptkbp:length up to 1 meter
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:garter_snake
gptkbp:migration some populations may migrate
gptkbp:mimicry some species mimic its coloration
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators small mammals
birds of prey
foxes and raccoons
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:role used in educational programs
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Coluber_constrictor_sirtalis
gptkbp:senses keen sense of smell
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:state squamates
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships may share habitat with frogs
gptkbp:tail_type long tail
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:venomous non-venomous
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:metropolitan_area
found in many zoos
plays a role in local food webs