Garter snakes are typically thin snakes with a length of between 18-42 inches. They normally have narrow heads but can ...

Garter snakes, belonging to the genus Thamnophis, are nonvenomous snakes found in North America, known for their striking longitudinal stripes. They thrive in varied habitats, mainly consuming insects ...

The narrow-headed garter snake is a nonvenomous snake found in and near the cool, clear headwater streams of the U.S. Southwest. With its stripeless, grayish-colored body, it has been called “drab” in ...

In these shallow, ephemeral waters, species like the Mexican garter snake once carved out a precarious existence. But these highly adapted, rare animals are no match for pumping, livestock grazing, ...

Discover how a winter woodpile becomes a haven for garter snakes, revealing fascinating insights into their habits and nature ...

Snakes primarily bite in self-defense, often due to fear, hunger, or stress from poor handling. However, some species, ...

The snakes responsible for this “litter” were almost certainly Eastern garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalissirtalis). As the scientific name suggests, there are many subspecies in the genus and ...

One well-documented example of an arms race adaptation is the potent poison in the skin of the newt Taricha granulosa, which is food for the garter snake. Over time, some genetic variants of the ...

Seattle Kraken’s Lunar New Year theme night, on Jan. 28, the eve of Lunar New Year, featured a special jersey design from ...

The Narcisse Snake Dens are located six kilometers north of Narcisse, Manitoba. They are the winter home of tens of thousands of Red-sided Garter Snakes. The pits are the largest concentration of ...