Download or read book The Subspecies of the Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis Radix written by Albert G.. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Natural History of the Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis Radix at the Northern Limit of Its Range in Alberta Canada written by Krysia Tuttle and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural history is a cornerstone of both theoretical and applied ecology, and provides the context for comparative and experimental studies. I studied the natural history of the Plains Garter Snake (Thamnophis radix) near the northern limit of its range in Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. Alberta, Canada. As is typical of garter snakes, T. radix at Miquelon were sexually dimorphic as adults - females grew faster, reached larger sizes and had relatively shorter tails than males. Mating occurred in spring and females gave birth in August; litter size ranged from 8-50 and was correlated with size of female. These snakes were generalist predators, but fed mainly on anurans when small, adding mammals and other prey as they grew. Despite sexual size dimorphism, I found no difference in diet between adult males and females. Feeding frequency was low overall (22%). especially in gravid females. In summer, snakes were found mainly near cover on south-facing field edges or in marshes, but not in forests, and moved relatively little. However, movement distances increased in fall as snakes sought hibernating sites. Snakes hibernated for up to eight months, either individually or in pairs, in rodent burrows. This study also revealed the importance of radiotelemetry when studying movements of small, secretive animals, as there were significant differences between the results obtained through opportunistic captures versus telemetry: habitat descriptions from opportunistic captures therefore were biased, although they still captured some elements of microhabitat use by T. radix. The data from this study will be important for comparative studies of the ecology of garter snakes and for the management of this species on the human-altered landscape surrounding Miquelon Lake.

Download or read book The Garter Snakes written by Douglas Athon Rossman and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Garter Snakes: Evolution and Ecology is the first comprehensive review of the genus Thamnophis in nearly ninety years. The book includes color plates of all species (many never previously figured in color); extensive discussion of ecology, behavior, and captive care; and a modern key to all species - as well as species-by-species summaries of the systematics and natural history of the thirty different garter snakes now recognized. Of particular interest are the descriptions of lesser-known species in Mexico. Because interest in reptiles has grown dramatically in recent years, this comprehensive guide is designed to appeal to as wide an audience as possible - to both the professional herpetologist interested in the biology of Thamnophis and the hobbyist who wants to know more about these diverse and widespread snakes, both in the home aquarium and in the wild. This up-to-date, appealing book, written by the world's leading authorities, will be extremely useful not only to herpetologists but also to conservationists, ecologists, pet owners, and other readers generally interested in natural history.

Download or read book Natural History of the Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis Radix at the Northern Limit of Its Range in Alberta Canada written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural history is a cornerstone of both theoretical and applied ecology, and provides the context for comparative and experimental studies. I studied the natural history of the Plains Garter Snake (Thamnophis radix) near the northern limit of its range in Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. Alberta, Canada. As is typical of garter snakes, T. radix at Miquelon were sexually dimorphic as adults - females grew faster, reached larger sizes and had relatively shorter tails than males. Mating occurred in spring and females gave birth in August; litter size ranged from 8-50 and was correlated with size of female. These snakes were generalist predators, but fed mainly on anurans when small, adding mammals and other prey as they grew. Despite sexual size dimorphism, I found no difference in diet between adult males and females. Feeding frequency was low overall (22%). especially in gravid females. In summer, snakes were found mainly near cover on south-facing field edges or in marshes, but not in forests, and moved relatively little. However, movement distances increased in fall as snakes sought hibernating sites. Snakes hibernated for up to eight months, either individually or in pairs, in rodent burrows. This study also revealed the importance of radiotelemetry when studying movements of small, secretive animals, as there were significant differences between the results obtained through opportunistic captures versus telemetry: habitat descriptions from opportunistic captures therefore were biased, although they still captured some elements of microhabitat use by T. radix. The data from this study will be important for comparative studies of the ecology of garter snakes and for the management of this species on the human-altered landscape surrounding Miquelon Lake.

Download or read book Plains Garter Snake thamnophis Radix written by Terry A. Messmer and published by . This book was released on 1995* with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Morphology and Behavior of the Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis Radix written by Jennifer H. Cline and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Quantitative Niche Comparison of the Western Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis Radix Haydeni and the Red Sided Garter Snake Thamnophis Sirtalis Parietalis in Allopatric and Sympatric Regions of Manitoba s Interlake District written by Donald Ray Hart and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Thamnophis radix haydeni) and the red-sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) in the Interlake district of Manitoba were compared with respect to feeding habits and six environmental factors. Thamnophis sirtalis occuring in sympatry with T. radix altered its feeding habits, but not in such a way as to produce niche displacement. Its feeding habits did not differ significantly from those of T. radix either in allopatry or in sympatry. Changes in its feeding habits are attributed to changes in the relative availability of food items. Of the environmental factors examined, habitat, air temperature and substrate temperature contributed most strongly to niche discrimination in allopatry, T. radix occurring near meadow ponds at high air but low substrate temperatures and T. sirtalis occurring near fen-like marshes of the aspen forest at lower air but higher substrate temperatures. Thamnophis sirtalis was adapted to lower air temperatures than T. radix by virtue of its greater ability to absorb radiant energy. In sympatry the contributions of habitat and air temperature to niche discrimination were reduced whereas those of light intensity and substrate temperature were increased, T. radix selecting a higher value of both than T. sirtalis. This shift in the importance of environmental factors to niche discrimination need not be attributed to species interaction but may be explained in terms of behavioral compensation for concurrent changes in the available niche. The shift was produced, in part, by changes in the daily activity pattern, towards mid-day for T. radix and away from mid-day for T. sirtalis. The degree of bimodality in the activity pattern was directly proportional to temperature, available temperatures being lower in sympatry for T. radix and higher in sympatry for T. sirtalis.

Download or read book Variation in Thermal Biology as a Function of Body Size in the Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis Radix written by James M. Kerfin and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Occurrence of the Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains written by T. Paul Maslin and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-22 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Occurrence of the Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains is a work by T. Paul Maslin. Garter snake is a common place name for largely innocuous, small to medium-sized serpents fitting to the genus Thamnophis in the family Colubridae. Native to North and Central America, species in the genus Thamnophis can be discovered from the subarctic plains of Canada to Costa Rica.

Download or read book Oxygen Consumption of Two Species of Garter Snake Thamnophis Elegans and Thamnophis Radix at Five Temperature Levels written by Michael Edward Seidel and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Demography and Life History of an Urban Population of Plains Garter Snakes Thamnophis Radix written by Kristin M. Stanford and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Variations and Genetic Relationships of the Garter snakes written by Alexander Grant Ruthven and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper is an attempt to do classification on the garter-snake group to help define differences between natural groups and clarify the systematic arrangements.

Download or read book Some Observations on the Metabolism of Certain Tissues from the Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis Radix written by Ruth Christine Huber and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Garter Snakes and Water Snakes written by David Perlowin and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author David Perlowin states his purpose in writing this guide, “This book is intended to inform beginning and experienced hobbyists about selection, proper housing, feeding, general maintenance, and breeding of…” garter snakes and water snakes. Since these snakes are inexpensive and docile, they are commonly the first choice of young hobbyists (aka children). Perlowin’s commonsense advice can help beginners decide whether or not these snakes are the right pets for them and their families. Garter and Water Snakes offers information on a number of selected species to assist keepers in the proper care of their chosen snakes, From the genus Thamnophis, the author covers Butler’s garter snake, aquatic garter snake, black-necked garter snake, western terrestrial garter snake, checkered garter snake, Plains garter snake, common garter snake, western ribbon snake, and eastern ribbon snake. From the genus Nerodia, American water snakesalt marsh snake, green water snake, plainbelly water snake, southern water snake, diamondback water snake, northern water snake, brown water snake, and Oriental garter snake. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting and purchasing a healthy water or garter snake, housing and maintenance needs, feeding, handling, breeding, and health care. A separate chapter on diseases and disorders provides a complete primer on health needs and veterinary care. Resources and index included.

Download or read book Some Aspects of the Ecology of the Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis Radix Haydeni Kennicott in Southeastern Saskatchewan written by Marie Gerardine Dukart and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effect of Environmental Factors on the Locomotory Activity of the Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis Radix Radix written by Carlton Heckrotte and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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