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shaft garter snake is a type of snake with distinctive black spots. These snakes are located in the areas of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Kansas in the United States, as well as in Mexico and Central America. The scientific name for Shaktantered Garter Snake is Thamnophis Marcianus .

usually between 18 and 42.5 inches (47.7-108 cm) long, chess snakes are shades of brown or green brown. They have a yellow-white belt on their backs that travel over their bodies, light yellow belly and are covered with black, control signs. Their scales are shy, which means that these snakes are rougher to the touch and more colored than snakes with smooth glossy scales.

The garter snake does not have any specified period of activity. In colder areas, this snake is usually more active during the day. On the contrary, in warmer areas will be more often night. Crushed garters are a strong swimmers and can dive in the water to avoid perceived danger. They often release when handlingFekal mass and strongly smelling musk as a defense mechanism.

Although they live mostly in arid areas, chess snakes are usually located near the water source. They eat lizards, fish, invertebrate and small mammals, but their favorite food is amphibians. Although these snakes are considered non -harmful to humans, they have toxin in the saliva, which is fatal to their prey. Toxin can cause irritation to people if it is bitten. However, cut garters are considered very obedient and rarely bite.

Unlike many other snakes, garter snakes carry live young. From June to August, a female plaid garter will give birth to 6-18 offspring. Young are about 8-9.25 inches (20.3–23.5 cm) long. Juvenile snakes will often eat the worms of the ground.

There are three subscribed garter snake. Thamnophis Marcianus Bovallii Anus praeocularis is found in some areas of Central America. Thamnophis Marcianus Marcianus or Marcy's Cheatred Gorter Snakes, are primary subspecies found in the United States and Northern Mexico. This species is often sold as a pet and shows an albino color form.

Although garter snakes are generally common and this type of garter is a popular pet in Kansas, a chess garter snake is considered an endangered species. It is listed as protected by the Kansas Nongame law and endangered species. The soil areas in southern Kansas have been set aside to maintain their habitat.