AnAge entry for Thamnophis sirtalis

Classification (HAGRID: 03399)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Colubridae
                    Genus: Thamnophis
Species
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common name
Common garter snake
Synonyms
Coluber sirtalis

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
14 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One study found that telomere length decreases with age in male garter snakes, but remains stable in female snakes [1273].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
730 days
Male sexual maturity
730 days
Incubation
100 days
Adult weight
150 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 174136
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 35019
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