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Thamnophis sirtalis)
The Garter snake is a Colubrid snake genus (Thamnophis) common across North America, ranging from Alaska and Canada to Central America. It is the single most widely distributed genus of reptile in North America[citation needed]. The garter snake is also the Massachusetts state reptile.[2] There is no real consensus on the classification of species of Thamnophis. Disagreement among taxonomists and sources, such as field guides, over whether two types of snakes are separate species or subspecies of the same species is common. They are also closely related to the snakes of the genus Nerodia, and some species have been moved back and forth between genera.
Spotted on Apr 25, 2012
Submitted on Jun 25, 2012
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You caught the tongue-flick. Nice! Please consider adding this to the new Snakes of the United States mission:
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1202...
Great pic!