Common Garter Snake

COMMON GARTER SNAKE
Thamnophis sirtalis:18-51"

The Garter Snake is the most common snake in the United States. These generally feed on frogs, toads, mice, earthworms, and even small fish. They present many different variations of color but generally have strong back and side stripes.

This guy was a bout 15 inches long and posed nicely for this picture. It was hunting by a river. (check out his eye!)