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Does a garter snake lay eggs?

Updated: 11/13/2022
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No. The term is ovivaporous- they retain eggs inside the body until they hatch, and give birth to live baby garter snakes. But the eggs are not laid outside the body.

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How many baby or eggs does a garter snake lay at a time?

100, about!


Are garter snake eggs soft or hard?

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When does the garter snake shed its skin?

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