Red-striped Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus rubrilineatus)

Red-striped Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus rubrilineatus

The *Red-striped Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus rubrilineatus)* occurs across much of central Texas. This snake is considered a subspecies of the Western Ribbon Snake (T. proximus). This species is usually at or near water and is known to feed on frogs and tadpoles, minnows, and other small prey. the top 3 shots shown here were taken in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in October, 2009.


Red-striped Ribbon Snake Thamnophis proximus rubrilineatus Blanco River, Blanco Co., Texas 13 August 2013
Red-striped Ribbon Snake Thamnophis proximus rubrilineatus Blanco River, Blanco Co., Texas 13 August 2013
Red-striped Ribbon Snake Thamnophis proximus rubrilineatus Mike Murphy Ranch, Travis Co., Texas 20 July 2015