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Garter Snake

Garter snakes are snake commonly found in North America. While at one time they were considered non-venomous, it is now known that they have small venom glands in the rear of their mouth. There venom is usually non-toxic. The Garter Snake is also the state reptile of Massachusetts. This category is for questions about Garter Snakes and their behavior, environment, classification, etc.

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Are garter snakes constrictors?

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Nope, they catch their prey in their jaws then swallow it alive. This is not a huge struggle due to their main diet being amphibians theyre usually all slipery so it slips dowb a treat :)

What is the difference between a garter snake and a garden snake?

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There is no such species as the Garden Snake.

The above answer is misleading because it refers to a common name and not a scientific or Latin name. It depends on what part of the country you lkive in and sometimes even the distinct locality. Garter snakes are commonly call garden snakes due to the fact that they commonly are found in gardens searching for food. that is the problem with common names, they are just that, common and many snakes are referred to as Garden snakes depending on locality. Garden snake is commonly listed as a common name for Garter snakes in most of the herpetological literature>

What is the trophic level of a garter snake?

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Snakes, depending on the species, may be secondary or tertiary consumers. Extremely large snakes such as reticulated pythons are apex predators.

Why do garter snakes go in water?

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Snakes are cold blooded, they do not create heat to get warm, they rely on the environment to heat or cool their body. When a pet snake gets in their water, it is trying to cool its body down, or trying to retain moisture.

What is the best way to catch a garter snake that has gotten into your home?

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Keep it, they're good to have around in your yard. As they eat insects that can be bad for a garden. And they aren't venomous enough to harm small children.

How do garter snakes stay warm?

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they don't

they're cold blooded

Even though snakes are cold blooded, they require warmth, that's why in the winter they burrow to avoid extreme cold and come out during summer temperatures, usually they bask in the sun, or they stay under objects that retain heat and provide moisture, all snakes need to have some sort of warmth or they would just end up freezing to death.

Can 2 different kinds of garter snakes mate?

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Yes it is possible to interbreed different types of garter snakes. In fact some happen naturally in the wild.

What is a checkered garter snake?

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it depends on how much time you spend with it how you feed it and how they act make some notes of your garter snake or any other snake to see what type of snake it is and according to your results you can come to your conclusion and see your snakes personality

if that's not the answer you expected then is it's the color of the snake then look at it in google images or try to find a website about your snake.

Will baby garter snakes eat eggs?

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small mice or other baby mammals like rabbits or the young of other burrowing rodents. Also good climbers and will eat the eggs or offspring of small birds.

How can you tighten garter?

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What is the weight of a garter snake?

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The Garter snake weighs 18-20lbs

Does a garter snake have teeth?

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Yes, a Garter Snake has many teeth. They are small but very sharp with a curve. If they get ahold of you they will "knead" their jaws, to chew on you. The Garter Snake also has a gland over the back teeth that leak a sort of venom. This is relatively harmless to humans but may cause swelling and itching in some people. It is thought to help immobilize small prey items. As far as i know, all snakes have teeth.

Where do garter snakes nest?

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They 'give birth' - the young snakes develop within the female's body.

What does a garter snakes skin feel like?

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Smooth, dry, and the same temperature as its surroundings.

What color are baby garter snakes?

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No. Grass snakes usually have a yellowish or tan belly.

Is the garter snake venomous or not?

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It has a mild neurotoxin that is generally harmless to humans. It can cause itching, and if you have an allergy you should see a doctor immediately if you are bitten.

Are garter snakes secondary consumers?

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snake is a stupid and crazy consumer... it is the worst consumer...