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Pueblan Milk Snake vs Red-sided Garter Snake

How does the Pueblan Milk Snake compare to the Red-sided Garter Snake? They are both members of the Colubridae family. Below we put their classification, habitat, diet, size, and conservation status side by side — and settle who would win in a fight.

Pueblan Milk Snake
Red-sided Garter Snake

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Pueblan Milk Snake
Red-sided Garter Snake
Scientific name
Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli
Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis
Classification
Reptile
Reptile
Family
Colubridae
Colubridae
Habitat
Dry forest, grassland, and scrubland
Grasslands, prairies, forest edges, and wetlands
Diet
Carnivore
Carnivore
Conservation status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Lifespan
12-20 years
4-6 years in the wild
Weight
60-120 grams
50-150 grams

Pueblan Milk Snake vs Red-sided Garter Snake: who would win?

Pueblan Milk Snake

Pueblan Milk Snake

60-120 grams

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Red-sided Garter Snake

Red-sided Garter Snake

50-150 grams

Too close to call speculative confidence

Pueblan Milk Snake and Red-sided Garter Snake are closely matched on both size (60-120 grams vs 50-150 grams) and diet, so the outcome would come down to circumstance. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.

Similarities

  • Both are reptiles.
  • Both belong to the Colubridae family.
  • Both have a carnivore diet.
  • Both are listed as Least Concern.

Differences

  • Habitat: Dry forest, grassland, and scrubland vs Grasslands, prairies, forest edges, and wetlands.
  • Weight: 60-120 grams vs 50-150 grams.

Pueblan Milk Snake vs Red-sided Garter Snake: FAQ

Who would win in a fight, a Pueblan Milk Snake or a Red-sided Garter Snake?

Too close to call. Pueblan Milk Snake and Red-sided Garter Snake are closely matched on both size (60-120 grams vs 50-150 grams) and diet, so the outcome would come down to circumstance. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.

What is the difference between a Pueblan Milk Snake and a Red-sided Garter Snake?

Pueblan Milk Snake and Red-sided Garter Snake differ in several ways — habitat: dry forest, grassland, and scrubland vs grasslands, prairies, forest edges, and wetlands. weight: 60-120 grams vs 50-150 grams.

Do Pueblan Milk Snake and Red-sided Garter Snake live in the same habitat?

No — Pueblan Milk Snake lives in dry forest, grassland, and scrubland, while Red-sided Garter Snake is found in grasslands, prairies, forest edges, and wetlands.

What do Pueblan Milk Snake and Red-sided Garter Snake eat?

Both Pueblan Milk Snake and Red-sided Garter Snake have a carnivore diet.

Which is more endangered, the Pueblan Milk Snake or the Red-sided Garter Snake?

Pueblan Milk Snake is listed as Least Concern, while Red-sided Garter Snake is listed as Least Concern.

How big are Pueblan Milk Snake and Red-sided Garter Snake?

Pueblan Milk Snake weighs around 60-120 grams, while Red-sided Garter Snake weighs around 50-150 grams.

Pueblan Milk Snake

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