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Eastern Garter Snake

Thamnophis Sirtalis

Description:

Brown, yellow and black. Unsure of size because it was hiding in the leaves. But usually these here are about 12-22 inches long.

Habitat:

Edge of the woods and property.

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2 Comments

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

This is my 3rd garter snake. And I found a 4th one today that lives near the garage. Of course, if I see a 3-4 foot one. I might just take off.

AdamBrown
AdamBrown 11 years ago

nice spotting carol! quite a change from the moth's and butterflies:)...I'm still anticipating my first snake photo to post.

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on May 24, 2012
Submitted on May 25, 2012

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