In the past I've taked about large constrictors and poisonous snakes, but now we're going to learn about a much smaller snake, Thamnophis butleri.Butler's Garter Snakes can be found in several locations across the Midwestern United States and part of Canada, but they are often listed as threatened or endangered due to habitat loss. Will also inhabit vacant urban and suburban areas. The Butler's garter snake is one of five species of garter snake that can be found in open upland and wetland habitats in Wisconsin. The butlers garter snake is a small, slender snake, averaging 38–51 cm (15–20 in) in total length (including tail), with three yellow to orange stripes along the length of its body. Adult Coloration: Three conspicuous yellow or … Department of Natural Resources zoologist Bill Smith says in the report that the populations of the snake are stable and there are enough of them to warrant removal from the list. These features do little to distinguish them from … In the United States, this species overwinters in animal burrows; in Ontario, it has been observed to use crayfish burrows. According to the report, the snake has delayed construction projects in the state, and the Metropolitan Builders Association of Milwaukee apparently pressured state legislators to remove the snake from the list of protected species. See the species guidance document for avoidance … Some observers find this a useful trait in identifying the Butler's Garter Snake in the … It is the smallest of the five, growing to about 15 to 20 inches in length. Live young are born between mid-July and mid-August. Butler's garter snake (Thamnophis butleri). Butler's gartersnakes can be active from early March through mid-November, usually emerging shortly after frost-out and remaining active until daytime temperatures fall consistently below 50 deg F. Breeding usually occurs in April and early May but can occur in fall. Butler’s Garter Snake. It feeds on earthworms, leeches, and small amphibians. Monitor Lizards Stolen in 2019 Recovered By California Police Department, California Desert Tortoise Granted Temporary Endangered Species Status, Asian Water Monitor That Spent All Summer At Kansas Lake Finally Captured, Man In Utah Arrested For Possessing 20 Burmese Pythons Without Permits. In Wisconsin, it can be found in six counties; Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties. The background color can range from olive-brown to black, and it may also be possible to discern two rows of dark spots between the side and back stripes. Some have taken issue with the DNR's assessment of the species, including herpetologist Gary Casper, who says in the report that the DNR did not even consult with outside experts regarding the snake's population numbers.