This is the only snake that I've seen in the yard so far.
These snakes are ovoviviparous, which means that they bear live young rather than lay eggs. Eight to twelve young are born in the fall.
I haven't tried it, but they are supposed to be one of the best garter snakes to keep in captivity.
22 Aug 20
- Links
- iNaturalist
- Wikipedia
- Gartersnake.info
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
On north side of garage
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
First one I've seen this year in the yard.
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
These two have been sticking their heads out of their hole in my yard all morning.
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
Thamnophis elegans vagrans
(Western Terrestrial Garter Snake)
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This is the only snake that I've seen in the yard so far.
These snakes are ovoviviparous, which means that they bear live young rather than lay eggs. Eight to twelve young are born in the fall.
I haven't tried it, but they are supposed to be one of the best garter snakes to keep in captivity.
22 Aug 20
- Links
- iNaturalist
- Wikipedia
- Gartersnake.info
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