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Garter snake is the common name for small to medium-sized snakes belonging to the genus Thamnophis in the family Colubridae. They are native to North and Central America, ranging from central Canada in the north to Costa Rica in the south.
Everything you should know about the Garter Snake. The Garter Snake is a group of 35 snake species, native to North America.
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is indigenous to North America and found widely across the continent.
Garter snake, any of about 35 species of nonvenomous snakes having a striped pattern suggesting a garter: typically, one or three longitudinal yellow to red stripes, between which are checkered blotches.
What is a garter snake? A garter snake is a type of non-venomous snake that lives in North America. They’re known for their dark coloring and three stripes: one on the back and one on each side. These animals can also have different colors and patterns depending on their location.
Garter Snakes are a very common wild snake found across most of North America and Canada. Any snake from the genus Thamnophis is a type of Garter snake. It is common to find this species near gardens, ponds, forests and wetlands. This leads to many people calling them garden snakes.
With up to 13 recognized subspecies, the common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is one of the most widespread snakes in North America and is a snake you might have run into (or run from) before. Common garter snakes can grow to a length of 86 cm (34 in), though they are commonly shorter.