About Thamnophis validus (Kennicott, 1860)
Thamnophis validus (Kennicott, 1860) is a species of snake commonly known as the West Coast garter snake, and also commonly called Kennicott's water snake. It belongs to the subfamily Natricinae within the family Colubridae. This species is endemic to Mexico, and four subspecies of it are currently recognized. Its geographic range within Mexico covers the states of Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Guerrero, Jalisco, and Sonora. Thamnophis validus is viviparous, meaning it gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs.
