Scientific Name: Thamnophis marcianus

Temporal Activity: Diurnal in cool weather, nocturnal in hot summer weather, and crepuscular.

Diet: Eats fish, frogs, toads, tadpoles, lizards and invertebrates.

Predators: Disappearing due to habitat loss.

Breeding: Mating occurs in late March: 5-30 live births per litter.

Vegetation Association: Found near riparian habitat.

Notes: Irrigation activities may have produced habitat.

Photo: To be added.