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Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)

Garter snake (Thamnophis).

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Facts

Also Known As	grass snake • garden snake • Thamnophis

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Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)

Garter snake (Thamnophis).

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