Pennsylvania

Garter Snake Species Found in Pennsylvania

1. Short-headed Garter Snake
   Thamnophis brachystoma (Cope, 1892)
2. Eastern Ribbon Snake
   Thamnophis sauritus (Linnaeus, 1766)
3. Common Garter Snake
   Thamnophis sirtalis (Linnaeus, 1758)

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  There are many reasons why captive snakes won’t eat in captivity. Garter snakes have a few more. (Jan 25)
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  Photographers capture images of garter snakes emerging from hibernation. (Apr 26)

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