Western garter snake (SciiFii)

Not to be confused with the western terrestrial garter snake, which is also native to western North America. The western garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis californianus) is a subspecies of common garter snake that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, scrublands, and deserts across the western United States, Canada, and Mexico to help boost biodiversity. The western garter snakes average between 46–66 centimeters (18–26 inches) long. The largest recorded length was 124 centimeters (48.7 inches) long. Females are typically larger than males. They are either a greenish, brown, or black color and have a distinct yellow or white stripe. The western garter snakes mostly eat toads, frogs, slugs, and worms, but they will eat almost anything they can overpower. Western garter snakes are ovoviviparous, giving birth to live young. Many males may try to mate with one female, resulting in a "breeding ball". The young are 13–23 centimeters (5–9 inches) long at birth. The conservation status of the western garter snake is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the western garter snake's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.