Insects, small rodents, small amphibians and other snakes.
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this is actually a complicated question. depending on where the garter snakes habitat is and the other animals that make up its food chain, a garter snakes diet can vary in three ways. some garter snakes eat fish and frogs if they live near water, some can eat mice or rats if they live in a plain or Forrest, some can even eat slugs and worms! but most fall into the general category where they will eat almost any of the above they can find.
moose,bears,snakes caribou so on so forth
The average lifespan of this snake is 10 - 12 years
Baby garter snakes will not eat crickets, but i now that they will eat small or cut up worms.
they are about 1 foot and 2 inch ^^^^ I left this answer alone - just to show how some people DON'T read the question properly !. After mating, the gestation period for Garter snakes is between two and three months. The female 'gives birth' to live young - as opposed to laying eggs.... Snakester1962 (Supervisor)
Garter snakes typically give birth to between 10 to 40 live babies at a time, although some species can have litters of up to 80. The number of offspring can vary based on factors such as the species, the size and health of the female, and environmental conditions. Garter snakes are ovoviviparous, meaning the eggs develop inside the mother, and she gives birth to fully formed young.
Garter snakes are small non poisonous snakes possessing a mild disposition; just gently pick him up and take him over to a grassy area and release him. You can't leave him in the car as that would be cruel. He'd starve. Don't worry if he wraps his body around your wrist; he's only seeking a purchase so he doesn't get dropped.
Garter snakes typically emerge in early spring, often as soon as the temperatures begin to rise and the snow melts. In many regions, this can occur between late March and April. They tend to bask in the sun to warm up after their winter hibernation, making this a common time for sightings. The exact timing can vary depending on local climate conditions.
The description matches that of a garter snake. Garter snakes are known for their black, brown, and sometimes green stripes running along their bodies from head to tail. They are common in many regions and are non-venomous.
After mating, the female retains the developing embryos within her body, until they're fully developed. Each baby is ejected or 'born' from the cloaca - the ventral opening to the reproductive organs.
Technically speaking, anything with a mouth can bite. if by garden snakes, you mean Garter Snakes, then yes, they can bite if they feel threatened. however, they are not venomous so it would be a harmless bite from teeth that feel like rough sandpaper.