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Thamnophis

Thamnophis

9.9
A harmless snake like a garter snake found in North and Central America
  • noun
  • /ˈθæmnəfɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Thamnophis includes many species of commonly seen garter snakes.

Examples

  • Many people keep Thamnophis as pets due to their mild temperament.

  • The Thamnophis is often found near water.

  • Biologists are studying the behavior of Thamnophis in wetland habitats.

  • Many people mistake the Thamnophis for more dangerous snakes.

  • The genus Thamnophis is known for its vibrant patterns and harmless nature.

  • In the summer, you can often spot Thamnophis basking in the sun along the banks of rivers.

  • Many wildlife enthusiasts enjoy observing Thamnophis as they hunt for frogs and small fish.

Synonyms

garter snake
vsThamnophis
  • US
4 3.8

A common North and Central American snake that is not venomous and has long stripes

is the formal scientific genus name for that group

Compounds

Thamnophis proximus
  • Specialized
9.9

A harmless snake with yellow or red stripes often found near ponds and streams

Thamnophis sauritus
  • Specialized
9.9

A thin North American snake with yellow stripes on its sides that lives near water

Thamnophis sirtalis
  • Specialized
8.7

A common garter snake with stripes that lives near ponds and streams

Surface Forms

Thamnophis singular
Thamnophis plural

Etymology

Thamnophis comes from Greek parts thamno- meaning 'bush' and -ophis meaning 'snake'. So Thamnophis means 'bush-snake', a simple image to remember these harmless garter snakes often seen in plants near water.