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Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

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44.7069, -72.1869

Field Notes

Description:

Common garter snakes in a compost pile. Three stripes. Three rows of scales above belly. often with double row of black spots or red blotches.

Habitat:

Grasslands, marshes, woodlands, suburban, parks, often near water.

Notes:

Non poisonous.

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PublishedAugust 19, 2014

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