Common garter snake - Thamnophis sirtalis
Description:
- 16-28 inches total length
- Found in marshes, meadows, and woodlands
- Prefers moist vegetation
- Active during day
- Feed on frogs and earthworms
Interesting fact:
- Along with biting, garter snakes discourage potential predators by defecating a mixture containing a very smelly musk and attempting to smear the stinky stuff all over their captors.
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