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Garters are easily identified by their small slender bodies and distinctive dorsal stripe. Let us dive into 21 different types of garter snakes so you can learn how to identify them if you find one in your yard. The garter snake is a general term used for any snake in the genus Thamnophis.
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. Some garter snakes have red or yellow stripes, while others have green or blue stripes.
Garter snakes are non-venomous snakes known for their slender bodies and vibrant colors. They are typically 18 to 54 inches long and have distinct markings on their skin, which vary depending on the species and geographic location.
In rare cases, some garter snakes may have an all-black body sans the stripes. The area within the stripes has green or black spots arranged in a checkboard pattern. Their belly appears yellowish-green with indistinct black spots arranged in two rows, mostly overlapped by their keeled scales.
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.
The western terrestrial (wandering) gartersnake is found in a confusing array of striped and non-striped forms, with or without black spots. Most adults are reddish-brown, olive-grey, greenish…
Garter snakes are a gardener’s friend! Harmless to humans, they eat the pests that wreak havoc in your garden. Learn more about the shy but helpful gardening helper who just wants to live peacefully in harmony with you—and eat your slugs! I found a snake skin in my garden a few weeks ago.
While many common garter snakes have darker stripes, you’ll often see Eastern garter snakes with the reverse: Dark bodies with lighter, yellow stripes. Eastern garter snakes are most common in the Southeast of the United States. San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia)
Sometimes mistakenly called a “garden snake,” garter snakes get their name from a female under garment, the garter belt. They sport long, yellow stripes down the length of their green, brown, or black bodies.
With all the various species and subspecies of garter snakes, there are dozens of potential unique morphs, and more are being developed all the time. In this article, we look at 10 of the most well-known and beautiful garter snake morphs.