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Eastern Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Small snake. Black with yellow lateral stripes. Slight checkered pattern between stripes. Very lively and wouldn't hold still.

Habitat:

Temperate forest (relocated from the campground bathrooms to the nearby woods). Blydenburgh County Park, NY.

Reference Links:

Eastern Garter Snake, Amphibians and Reptiles of Long Island, Staten Island and Manhattan

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