Melanistic Radix Garter

Ah, the Melanistic Radix Thamnophic Garter Snake, or as I like to call it, the badass snake with a dark side. This species is a resident of the North American plains, spreading its slithery presence from Oklahoma to Indiana and beyond. Talk about a range!

Now, let's get into that Melanistic morph. These garter snakes, including our Radix Thamnophic friend, have a dark coloration that sets them apart from the crowd. It's like they're wearing the reptilian version of a sleek black leather jacket. Talk about being fashion-forward!

Feeding time! Garter snakes, including our Thamnophis radix pals, have quite the menu. They're not picky eaters; they'll chomp down on small fish, amphibians, frog eggs, lizards, leeches, earthworms, slugs, snails, insects, crayfish, small birds, and rodents. Talk about an adventurous diet. They're like the Gordon Ramsay of the snake world, just slithering around and shouting, "It's f**king delicious!"