Common Garter Snake
Common Garter Snake ~ Thamnophis sirtalis
Genus: Thamnophis
Species: sirtalis
Adult body length: 18 – 26 inches 36 inches, maximum
Body length at birth: 5 – 9 inches
Breeding period: May
Young per year: 20 to 40 live young
Typical foods: frogs, salamanders, worms, minnows and mice
Habitat: dry grass land or woodland near a soure of water
Can be found: Eastern United States
Short description: medium headed, rounded head, slender snake, rounded pupils
General description:
The Common Garter, also called the Eastern Garter Snake,
is a non-venomous snake.They are know to be aggressive when
threatened by humans but I find them to be somewhat gentle.
These snakes are common and can be found in backyards, in
gardens, or pools. Common Garter Snakes are great swimmers
and climbers. They are very beneficial killing mice, slugs, and other
pest. Please don’t kill or hurt these snakes for they are harmless.
They are normally a dark colored snake, with a white or yellow
stripe going down the center of its back.
May 09 2007 08:40 pm
