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Blackneck Garter snake

Thamnophis cyrtopsis

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

A gray back, tan sides, and black blotches on the sides and back. There is a bright orange stripe running the length of the back, and two large, black patches on the neck.

Habitat:

Found in the morning near a pool of water in a rock quarry.

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Blackneck garter snake

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PublishedSeptember 26, 2013

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