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AnAge entry for Thamnophis sirtalis

Classification (HAGRID: 03729)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Colubridae
                    Genus: Thamnophis
SpeciesThamnophis sirtalis
Common nameCommon garter snake

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity14 years (captivity)
Sourceref. 485
Sample sizemedium
Data qualityacceptable
ObservationsNo observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity730 days
Male sexual maturity730 days
Incubation100 days
Adult weight150 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References
[0289] Hermes-Lima and Zenteno-Savin (2002), Animal response to drastic changes in oxygen availability and physiological oxidative stress, PubMed
[0485] Andrew Snider and J. Bowler (1992), Longevity of Reptiles and Amphibians in North American Collections, Second Edition
[0176] Garland and Bennett (1990), Quantitative genetics of maximal oxygen consumption in a garter snake, PubMed
[0468] John Behler and F. King (1979), The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians
[0448] Woodland Park Zoo

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