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Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi
Non venomous
Long slender snake with
Dorsal stripe is wide almost white to a yellowish color and also along the bottom of each side. The dark stripes between dorsal and lateral stripes with red markings the lower dark row and alternating with dark markings.The top of head is dark gray and lighter below. Sometimes some red will show on the face. Eyes are larger then some other Gartersnakes.
Active during daylight and can be found near water so it can make a quick escape.
This one was found near rice ponds.
Spotted near my foot in a still state so we didn't notice it. Was not alarmed by us.
Spotted on Nov 23, 2013
Submitted on Nov 24, 2013
3 Comments
Thank you Jemma and Cindy
Nice spotting! This is a gorgeous snake.
awesome!