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Garter snakes have been found to be one of the few species of snakes in the world to be both venomous and poisonous; both, however, are medically insignificant to the point that even affecting a human baby would be unlikely. Their poisonous aspect is only because of their diet, which consists of poisonous frogs.
Most common garter snakes have a pattern of yellow stripes on a black, brown or green background, and their average total length (including tail) is about 55 cm (22 in), with a maximum total length of about 137 cm (54 in). [2] [3] The average body mass is 150 g (5.3 oz). [4] The common garter snake is the state reptile of Massachusetts. [5]
The eastern garter snake is broadly considered non-venomous. Garter snakes do have a Duvernoy's gland, and the secretion from the gland may be chewed into prey during bites. The secretion is noted to cause hemorrhaging in mice and has produced non-allergic symptoms in at least one bite on a human.
The common garter snake species is often found in mountainous areas, along coasts and even in sagebrush deserts, but are most common closer to water or in gardens. Common garter snakes have bright ...
Common name Thamnophis elegans arizonae. Tanner & Lowe, 1989 [9] Arizona garter snake Thamnophis elegans elegans (Baird & Girard, 1853) mountain garter snake Thamnophis elegans hueyi. Van Denburgh & Slevin, 1923. San Pedro Mártir garter snake Thamnophis elegans terrestris. Fox, 1951. coastal garter snake Thamnophis elegans vagrans (Baird ...
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Out of Pennsylvania’s 21 species of snake only three are venomous. Two are found in the central region. ... “The rat snake and the garter snake are probably the most common around urban areas ...
Tropidoclonion is a genus of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The genus is monotypic, containing the sole species Tropidoclonion lineatum, commonly known as the lined snake. The species is endemic to North America.