Common Watersnake vs Terrestrial Garter Snake
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Watersnake
1.35 m
Human
1.75 m
Terrestrial Garter Snake
1.07 m
| Common Watersnake | Terrestrial Garter Snake | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.15–0.8 kg | 50–300 g |
| Length | 0.55–1.35 m | 0.45–1.07 m |
| Top Speed | 8 km/h | 4 km/h |
| Lifespan | 8–10 yrs | 4–10 yrs |
| Incubation | – | 60 days |
| Offspring | 10–50 | 4–25 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Wetland, River, Lake, Coast, Forest | Grassland, Woodland, Mountain, Wetland, Forest, River, Lake, Coast |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Colubridae | Colubridae |
| Order | Squamata | Squamata |