Bogert's garter snake
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Thamnophis bogerti

Bogert's garter snake (Thamnophis bogerti) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Mexico.

Animal name origin

Both the specific name bogerti and the common name Bogert's garter snake are in honor of the American herpetologist Charles Mitchill Bogert.

Distribution

Geography

T. bogerti is found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

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The preferred habitat of T. bogerti is montane forest or woodland at elevations of 2,195–2,743 m (7,201–8,999 ft).

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Mating Habits

T. bogerti is viviparous.

References

1. Bogert's garter snake Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogert's_garter_snake

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