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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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How old do garter snakes get?

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It depends on the specific species. However, they are a relatively small species - the majority rarely exceed 36 inches.

Do garter snakes eat their shed skins?

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Most snakes will not eat while shedding. There are exceptions though, so you can always offer it to them if you want to. It won't harm them to wait until they're done however.

What does a garter snakes excrement look like?

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it depends what kind of snake it is but most of the time its very small and white like little white rocks .

How long does garter snake grow?

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It depends on the specific species. However, they are a relatively small species - the majority rarely exceed 36 inches.

Why is the garter snake endangered?

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It is considered a nuisance. It also has no natural habitats other than near peoples homes where dogs, bird, cats, and other predators are found.

There are millions of them and they are certainly not endangered. There are certain sub species that are endangered because people have collected them as pets for years, but the garter snake as a whole is quite abundant.

Do garter snakes take care of their young?

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No i dont think so...

Do garter snakes eat beetles?

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None - with the exception of the 'tentacled snake' - all other species eat rodents or other snakes. The tentacled snake feeds on termites.

What can people do to help garter snakes?

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They can get very drunk and then they will sea snakes of all different colors.

Do garter snakes eat any kind of salamanders?

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Yes. Salamandars are part of a garter snake's diet.

Is a sanfrancisco garter snake Poisonous?

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No snake is poisonous, though some are venomous. Garter snakes are technically very mildly venomous, but this venom is harmless to humans.

Is a garter snake an omnivore?

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Nope - garter snakes (like all snakes) are carnivores. Between species, their diets can vary from amphibians, fish, earthworms, slugs, etc.. Some will even occasionally eat rodents, but they do not consume any kind of plant matter outside of minuscule amounts in their preys' stomachs.

Do garter snakes make good pets?

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yes, if not wild caught. Wild caught snakes are more prone to diseases, parasites, and are very difficult to tame. Catching wild snakes also puts pressure on the natural populations. It is better to purchase a captive bred garter snake from a pet store or local breeder. They are very easy to find no matter where u live.

What does a baby garter snake need to survive in its cage?

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Fish and leaches are it's favorite, but they also enjoy slugs, nails, and worms. As they get bigger they will start to eat bigger pray such as mice, rodents, and small birds.

How many giant garter snakes are left ithe wild?

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This is the snake that has made Manitoba's Interlake region world-famous for snake-watching! Some snake dens (or hibernacula, singular = hibernaculum) contain 10,000 garter snakes each winter. In spring their mass emergence creates an awesome natural spectacle The chances of a snake reaching 12 years of age are less than 1 in 5,000.. that is the best i got. you could also always say too many to count!

Are garter snakes live bearers or egg layers?

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Giant garter snakes give birth to live young.

Why are San Francisco garter snakes extinct?

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The San Francisco garter snake is not extinct, just endangered. It is endangered for a number of reason, but one of the leading causes is urban development which is destroying its habitat.

Are garter snakes harmful to dogs?

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Garter snakes will eat small animals like mice and frogs bu they are harmless to dogs just as they are to humans.

Does a garter snake have fangs?

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No, they have little peg-like teeth. They bite only rarely, do no harm what-so-ever but it sure scares you when you have a snake bitting you.

Can a garter snake eat a chipmunk?

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yes...usually medium well...with a nice glass of gewurztraminer...

When does the garter snake shed its skin?

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Garter snakes (semi aquatic new world colubrids of the genus thamnophis) do not lay eggs. The young incubator with in the mother in an egg like sack and are born live birth. Therefore the eggs you must have are either A not from a garter snake or B urate (solid urin).

Are snakes born alive or in eggs?

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Either - it depends on the species. Some lay eggs and some give birth to live young.

How long is a male giant garter snake?

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Males----- 12 to 15 yrs. old/ Around 3 feet.

Females-- 13 to 15 yrs. old/ Between 3.5 to 4 feet.

(P.S. this is what ive heard from many other ppl.)