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Eastern Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Description
Terrestrial; body slender, cream to olive, occasionally checkered; three usually contrasting stripes; belly pale yellow to green/bluish, may present spots
Stats
Size
18 - 36 inches
Status
Common
Similar Species
Other Garter snakes, Ribbon snakes
Diet
Earthworms, frogs and toads, salamanders, small fish
Habitat
Commonly found statewide, it prefers grassland, marshes and water hedges
Reproduction
Live bearing - up to 50 babies are born between July and September
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