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Please tell me this just a garter snake!
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Posted by lellie (My Page) on Wed, Oct 5, 05 at 11:27
Eeeeewwwww!
I love snakes...don't get me wrong...but I'm not fond of surprises.
While I was digging up night crawlers for my frogs, I uncovered this little guy.
Please tell me it's a harmless garter snake.
It was striking repeatedly when the flash would go off...ugh! LOLAM
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RE: Please tell me this just a garter snake!
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| It is a Garter Snake. Looks like an Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis Sirtalis Sirtalis) maybe with some Blue Striped Garter (Thamnophis sirtalis similis) influence. |
RE: Please tell me this just a garter snake!
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You're sure? LOL
Sorry...I'm just being overly cautious, I guess.
I had no idea they would strike.
I must've really ticked him off when I unearthed him...or her. Guess I'll just cover it back up with the dirt...although I have to admit, I don't much care for them. LOL *Would never harm one, though...don't anyone yell at me, OK? LOLAM |
RE: Please tell me this just a garter snake!
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| Yes, it's definitely a garter snake. And a fine looking one at that. Nice pics! Garter snakes can vary greatly in temperment. Most will simply flee. Others like yours will stand and defend themselves against a large scary predator like us. No worries though, they're harmless. |
OK...thanks folks!
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| ...I feel better now. I just went back out there to the Crabapple tree and he's gone.
Dunno if I'm relieved or more afraid, cause I don't know where it is now...LOL |
RE: Please tell me this just a garter snake!
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| This snake has some nice patterning. The characteristic yellow stripe is barely visbile. Florida Garters are attractive. |
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