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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:

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

Habitat:

Leaf litter in mixed woodland beside pond.

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Comments (6)

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
Very nice series - really like the last photo!

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