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Western Terrestrial Gartersnake

Thamnophis elegans

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Slithering near the walking path very slowly

Habitat:

In a part of Yellowstone with few hikers and very rocky ground

Species ID Suggestions

Western Terrestrial Gartersnake

Thamnophis elegans

Reference Link
Rosa Maria
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Comments (1)
Rosa Maria
Well if there are only ten species of snake in Montana then it is most likely a Western Terrestrial Gartersnake, but the nose looks so pointed. Here's another website: http://fieldguide.mt.gov/detail_ARADB36050.aspx.

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PublishedMarch 21, 2014

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