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Animals
A slender, elegant gartersnake relative with crisp stripes and a very long tail, usually near water.
Field facts
HabitatMarsh edges, pond banks, wet thickets
RangeMuch of Indiana
When to lookApril to October
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesCommon Gartersnake — stockier, shorter tail
Field note: The tail can be a third of the snake's total length.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Keep dogs leashed near shorelines where ribbonsnakes bask.
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