Reptile
Common Garter Snake
Familiar harmless snake of North American yards
Family Colubridae
Colubridae is a taxonomic family in the order Squamata, class Reptilia. Global Animal Guide profiles 4 of its members: Common Garter Snake, Boomslang, Corn Snake and 1 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Colubridae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis | 150 g | 70 cm | 5 km/h | 8 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Boomslang Dispholidus typus | 500 g | 1.5 m | 5 km/h | 10 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
| Corn Snake Pantherophis guttatus | 900 g | 1.4 m | 5 km/h | 18 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis | 150 g | 70 cm | 5 km/h | 8 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
