The common garter snake is further divided into 13 recognized subspecies, ... Their heads are a distinctive rich copper-brown ...

Five common Michigan snakes include the Eastern garter, Eastern milk, Northern water, Eastern hog-nosed, and brown snake. The Eastern massasauga rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake, and ...

Garter snakes are harmless, very common and beneficially feed on slugs, leeches, large insects and small rodents in North American gardens. Garter snakes are harmless, ...

Beyond the typical browns and greens, a world of vibrant snakes exists, adorned with striking colors and patterns. From the ...

As such, the eastern garter snake bite is harmless. Garter snakes are active throughout the day and night and may even be active on warm winter days. It’s common for garter snakes to birth more ...

Five common Michigan snakes include the Eastern garter, Eastern milk, Northern water, Eastern hog-nosed, and brown snake. The Eastern massasauga rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake, and ...

Common garter snake Characteristics: Common garter snakes are wide ranging in size, from 1 to 4 feet long. They have light brown to black dorsal scales with three stripes, the middle of which ...

Brahminy Worm Snake: Tiny, worm-like, smooth shiny brown/purplish body, parthenogenetic (all female) ... The common garter snake is one of the most widespread and familiar snakes in North America.

Maritime garter snake (a subspecies of 'common garter snake') Shorthead garter snake (University of Pittsburgh photo HERE) For more information, visit the Cortland Herpetology Connection. Recommended ...