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Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Photo by dane.a.hep
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Description:

Garter snake ‒ also called garden snake or gardener snake ‒ is the common name given to harmless, small to medium-sized snakes belonging to the genus Thamnophis. Endemic to North America, they can be found from the Subarctic plains of Canada to Central America. The garter snake is the state reptile of Massachusetts.

Habitat:

They can be found from the Subarctic plains of Canada to Central America.

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