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Eastern Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis

Photo by NeilDazet
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

One of the most common and widely distributed species of snake in the United States

Habitat:

urban, grass

Reference Links:

Common Garter Snake

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
NeilDazet
I did a field and lab study with Sternotherus odoratus, examining the predator attraction/deterrent effects of the musk secretions of S. odoratus.
MitchRay
What did you do your MS work with Neil?

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation

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PublishedApril 10, 2011

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