Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) | Project Noah

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Photo by Fyn Kynd

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Field Notes

Description:

Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) - family (Colubridae).
Largest I've found, almost two feet long.

Habitat:

Leaf litter in mixed woodland beside pond.

Reference Links:

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

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Reza Hashemizadeh

Awesome !

Also, I already have a spotting like that. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22330149

Thanks LandmarkExpert. I really like #1 because I caught it flicking it's tongue, a first time for me (hard to time it).

superb series FynKynd! may i suggest switching photos 1 and 6? [my favorite is #6. you might get more viewings

Thanks Maria!

Very nice series - really like the last photo!

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