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Eastern Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis

Photo by Fyn Kynd
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

First snake of the year!

Habitat:

Found sunning on edge of road close to mixed woodland.

Reference Links:

Eastern Garter Snake - Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis - Overview, Garter snake

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Comments (7)
datkins424
I just spotted a southern garter snake, but I don't have a cellphone camera. Do I have permission to upload this photo or another photo from this site?
AntónioGinjaGinja
Great capture Fyn,beautiful,congrats on the SOTD and thanks for sharing

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PublishedApril 27, 2013

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