There are a number of different species of snake that could potentially fit this description. The best way of narrowing down your options if you have seen a snake is to find out which types of snake are indigenous to the region where you live.
The North American Reptiles website (www.wildlifenorthamerica.com/wildlife/Reptile/Colubrid-Snake) has a list of snakes that can be found in North America. From the pictures shown on the website, there are a number of different species that could fit the description you give. Possible species include:
- Butler's Garter Snake
- Blackneck Garter Snake
- Two-Striped Garter Snake
- Checkered Garter Snake
- Common Gartner Snake
- Eastern Ribbon Snake
- Northern Ribbon Snake
The Garter snake is the mostly widely distributed genus of reptile in North America, ranging from Alaska and Canada, through the United States and Central America. The Common Garter Snake could potentially be black in color with yellow stripes as you describe. You can find plenty of photos of Garter Snakes by doing a search engine image search.
Likewise, the Ribbon snake is a species that is commonly found across North America. It averages between 16 inches and 35 inches in length and is also part of the Garter snake genus. The Northern Ribbon Snake is the most obvious contender. It is dark brown or black in color with three bright yellow or white stripes across its back. It is most commonly found from Maine through to Ontario and Indiana.
The North American Reptiles website (www.wildlifenorthamerica.com/wildlife/Reptile/Colubrid-Snake) has a list of snakes that can be found in North America. From the pictures shown on the website, there are a number of different species that could fit the description you give. Possible species include:
- Butler's Garter Snake
- Blackneck Garter Snake
- Two-Striped Garter Snake
- Checkered Garter Snake
- Common Gartner Snake
- Eastern Ribbon Snake
- Northern Ribbon Snake
The Garter snake is the mostly widely distributed genus of reptile in North America, ranging from Alaska and Canada, through the United States and Central America. The Common Garter Snake could potentially be black in color with yellow stripes as you describe. You can find plenty of photos of Garter Snakes by doing a search engine image search.
Likewise, the Ribbon snake is a species that is commonly found across North America. It averages between 16 inches and 35 inches in length and is also part of the Garter snake genus. The Northern Ribbon Snake is the most obvious contender. It is dark brown or black in color with three bright yellow or white stripes across its back. It is most commonly found from Maine through to Ontario and Indiana.
