There are several species that could fit that description, consult a field guide.
Snakes with general black and tan markings are most than likely Common garter snakes. These can include the red-sided garter or eastern garter snake. Common garter snakes can grow to anywhere from 48 to 54 inches.
It's name is Nothern Ribbon Snake. It has bright, well-defined stripes which runs down the centre of it's back and along the side of its body. The bold stripes are usually yellow contrasting with the darkish body and there is often darkish or brownish band b/w the side stripes and the belly.
It;s probably a gardner snake. A lot of them are tan with stripes.
red back spider
The underside of the sleeve is black to make it easier to see that the official has his arm raised when he is making a ruling.
deer fly
I believe you are refering to a black rat snake.
A black caterpillar with two white stripes on it's back stays in it's cristalis for 3 - 8 months so that the stripes grow bigger and move onto it's wings.
The vertical stripes down the side of garter snakes resembles men's sock garters popular back in the day.
what does a white snake with black diamonds on the back mean
a yellow and black striped snake is called the bungarus fasciatusANSWER:It depends on which way the stripes run and how long the snake is. The Banded Krait (bungarus fasciatus) is a venomous elapid snake species found in India, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. The stripes are actually evenly spaced thick rings around the snake instead of stripes and the color can be yellow or orange and black. For a close-up picture - see second related linkRibbon snakes are all members of the North American genus Thamnophis. They are found as far north as Southeast Alaska and as far south as Mexico. The various species and subspecies found throughout North America are common in the pet trade. The ribbon snake is similar in appearance to the garter snake but with a much longer tail. Tail length for the ribbon snake generally accounts for one third or more of total body length. Their heads have no distinct join to the neck or body, and three (usually) longitudinal stripes, one along the back and one along each side. In the wild they are typically found in or near water.Ribbon snakes are not much thicker than a pencil, but can grow to many feet long. They are very active, and move very quickly. They are master escape artists, requiring a fully sealed enclosure. The stripes run from head to tail.Two web-sites for care-sheets are included in the related links.Garter snakes are found throughout North America in marshes, woodlands, meadows and in drainage ditches. They typically have a black background with a few yellowish stripes on the back running from head to tail.
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