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Garter Snake Eastern
Garter Snake Eastern
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Species Name:
Thamnophis sirtalis
Poisonous
KSNPC Status - Not Listed

Common Name:
Garter Snake Eastern

Species Name:
Thamnophis sirtalis

Non-poisonous

KSNPC status is: Not Listed

Appearance:

Adults reach 1 1/2 to 2' in length. Slender snake with 3 light colored stripes on a black, dark brown, tan or greenish body. Yellowish, greenish or blue-tined belly.

Notes:

Eats earthworms, frogs, toads, salamanders. Common in a variety of habitats.
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