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Newly born baby garter
It was sitting still, partially hidden in grass.
& willow shrubs along ephemeral creek and pond of about 3 acres.
Basking on juniper bush in green belt adjacent to rip rap and a small creek.
Very dark for this species, appears healthy & well fed
Very dark for this species, about 18" long
Mostly brown to dark brown with slight pale white markings.
Slender and grey, the only reptile found at this elevation in the Tetons.
the snake with cover.