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Garter snakes often gather together for several reasons, primarily for thermoregulation and mating. During cooler months, they cluster in large numbers in dens to maintain warmth and protect themselves from the cold. In the spring, males congregate to compete for females, engaging in displays of dominance. This behavior also helps increase genetic diversity within the population.
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How do garter snakes get their nutrients?
Like all snakes garter snakes are predators. Garter snakes get their nutrients by eating small animals.
Do garter snakes go underground?
no garter snakes come out in the hot days garter snakes not like to come out in a night
Do garter snakes hibernate or migrates?
Garter snakes hibernate.
Northern garter snakes exhibit a unique behavior in which they gather in deep dens by the hundreds or thousands. They then coil together in a huge ball. This behavior could help to -?
reduce heat loss
Do garden snakes lay eggs?
If you mean "garter snakes" then the answer is no. Garter snakes bear their young live.
Are gartner snakes poison?
No Garter Snakes are not poisonous.
Is a garter snake a decomposer?
No. Garter snakes are predators as are all snakes.
How do garter snakes store their food?
how do garter snakes store their food
Can garter snakes and and toads live together?
Absolutely not ! Part of a Garter snakes diet - is amphibians (ie toads !) Additionally, the toad would also view the snake as a potential meal !
Is the garter snake an amphibian?
No. Like all snakes garter snakes are reptiles.
Do Garter snakes play dead?
Garter snakes do not usually play dead, no.
Are garter snakes live bearers or egg layers?
Giant garter snakes give birth to live young.
