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Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

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Description:

Medium-size dark brown or black snake with yellow or gray midback stripe and yellow stripe on sides confined to scale rows 2 and 3. Belly greenish or yellowish with 2 rows of black spots partially hidden by belly scales.

Habitat:

meadows, marshes, woodlands, streams, city lots, parks

Notes:

Spotted near boat access on north Cotton Lake. It was eating a frog, I think maybe a wood frog.

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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
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PublishedAugust 30, 2015

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