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Eastern Garter Snake

Thamnophis Sirtalis

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turtlesandtombstones
The natricine snakes, like garters and water snakes, have a secretion that smells like a mix between skunk and B.O. as a defense. I haven't been bitten much, but I usually do stink after handling these.
NeilDazet
see this post about the possible dangers of handling even common garter snakes: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/11181076

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Reptiles and Amphibians of Massachusetts
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PublishedMarch 28, 2013

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