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  2. Garter snake - Wikipedia

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    The first garter snake to be scientifically described was the eastern garter snake (now Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis), by zoologist and taxonomist Carl Linnaeus in 1758. The genus Thamnophis was described by Leopold Fitzinger in 1843 as the genus for the garter snakes and ribbon snakes. [ 2 ]

  3. 5 Pet Snakes That Are Ideal for Beginners - AOL

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    4. Milk Snakes. Size: 2-4 feet on average Lifespan: 15-20 years Milk snakes are another species of colubrid (the same family that corns and garter snakes belong to) that make for popular "starter ...

  4. Checkered garter snake - Wikipedia

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    The checkered garter snake is one of the easiest garter snakes to tame. Even a wild-caught one can become tame in a few days if handled carefully. [citation needed] The checkered garter snake is frequently available in the exotic pet trade, and makes a hardy captive animal. [citation needed] It can be trained to accept mice or fish fillets as food.

  5. Red-sided garter snake - Wikipedia

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    In summer, the snakes move to mossy or marshy areas where they look for food. [8] Adult snakes feed only for 2 to 3 months during summer, whereas the young ones feed till the start of winter. [6] The adult primarily feed on ranid and wood frogs, and occasionally on mice and voles. [8] [6] The young snakes mostly feed on earthworms. [6]

  6. Know your WA snakes: How to avoid a venomous bite, and ... - AOL

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    Small garter snakes eat prey such as slugs and earthworms, but larger garter snakes eat birds, fish, amphibians and rodents. The common garter snake species is often found in mountainous areas ...

  7. Thamnophis saurita - Wikipedia

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    Thamnophis saurita, also known as the eastern ribbon snake [a], common ribbon snake, or simply ribbon snake, is a common species of garter snake native to Eastern North America. [2] It is a non-venomous [ 5 ] [ 6 ] species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae .

  8. Common garter snake - Wikipedia

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    Garter snakes do not exhibit mimicry or aposematic coloration; relying on cryptic coloration for protection, they will freeze until they know they are spotted, then attempt a stealthy departure. [18] The decision of a juvenile garter snake to attack a predator can be affected by whether the snake has just eaten or not. Snakes that have just ...

  9. Butler's garter snake - Wikipedia

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    Butler's garter snake inhabits moist, grassy, open canopy areas, such as meadows, wet prairies, marshes, savannas, and grasslands. Like Kirtland's snake, it may also be found in grassy vacant lots in suburban and residential areas.

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