You have it right in your question, the genus is Thamnophis, and the species is sirtalis. The common name is the garter snake.
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All snakes are carnivorous (including insects and worms). Garter snakes eat insects, worms, and frogs. Note: "Garden snake" is a mispronunciation of "Garter snake" which was named because its stripes looked like the decorative stripes on suspenders (garters).
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Garter is a fabric material, which is made from a combination of nylon, silk, or other synthetic or natural fibers. It has a unique elastic property that allows it to stretch and fit snugly around the leg when used in clothing items like garters for holding up stockings.
Garter snakes are primarily carnivores, feeding mainly on small animals such as amphibians, fish, and small mammals. They may occasionally consume plant matter, but this is not a significant part of their diet. Overall, their classification as carnivores is due to their reliance on animal prey for sustenance.
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Nope - garter snakes (like all snakes) are carnivores. Between species, their diets can vary from amphibians, fish, earthworms, slugs, etc.. Some will even occasionally eat rodents, but they do not consume any kind of plant matter outside of minuscule amounts in their preys' stomachs.
T. sirtalis (Common Garter) is the the class Reptilia.
Garter snakes are in the genus 'Thamnophis'. The common garter snake is 'Thamnophis sirtalis'
The garter snake is a common non venomous species.
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is native to North America
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is native to North America
North America.
They are both snakes.
The Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) averages in length from 0.7-1.3m (2-4ft).
Garter snakes can eat ants but they are more common to eat other things