Scientific name: Thamnophis sauritus sauritus
Genus: Thamnophis
Species: sauritus
Subspecies: sauritus
Average Length: 18-26 inches
Terrain: edges of lakes, bogs, and salt marshes (semi aquatic)
Finish: Shiny, keeled scales
Coloration: Top- Brown with a yellow stripe from head to tail Bottom- white with a yellow tint
Look alike: Queensnake
