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Eastern Garter Snake

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Appearance

Eastern garter snakes grow between 3 to 4 feet, with females tending to be on the larger side. They are named after the pattern on their scales.

Range

Eastern garter snakes are found throughout eastern North America ranging from Quebec in Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.

Diet

Their diet mainly consists of amphibians, slugs, and worms but can include fish, birds, and small mammals.

Extra Details

Behavior:

Eastern garter snakes are ovoviviparous, meaning they give live birth, and can have anywhere between 7 to 80 live young, depending on the size of the female. Eastern garter snakes tend to be solitary creatures but during the winter months, they will hibernate in larger groups in dens called hibernacula. In the wild, they live between 2 to 4 years; in captivity, they live on average 6 to 10 years with and can live up to 20.

Who You’ll Meet

Young Juvenile

Date of Birth: Unknown