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Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

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Description:

Light brown with distinctive darker markings on entire length of body. About 3 ft. long

Habitat:

Rural SW Pennsylvania

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Comments (2)
ScottRasmussen
That's a nicely checkered garter snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, that's puffed itself up to look scary. Really nice looking snake. The 5th picture down at this link looks something like yours: http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/eastern_garter_snake.htm

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PublishedSeptember 27, 2011

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