Habitat Near water and moist places Distribution (where can it be found) Marshes, streams, damp woods, wet meadows, parks, gardens, weed patches, farms, and forest edges Food: frogs, toads, salamanders, earthworms, small fish, tadpoles, mice, bird eggs, slugs, crayfish, leeches, insects, and small snakes. Predators: Hawks, skunks, raccoons, Virginia opossum, larger snakes, and bullfrogs First snake to become active in the spring. Can live up to 10 years. Interesting facts 1.When a garter snake is attacked, it releases a bad-smelling odor. 2.In winter, garter snakes hibernate. Usually with other snakes. 3.Spend most of their time in low shrubs or on the ground. Good website to look at: www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/eastern_garter_snake.htm
Thamnophis sirtalis
Habitat
Near water and moist places
Distribution (where can it be found)
Marshes, streams, damp woods, wet meadows, parks, gardens, weed patches, farms, and forest edges
Food: frogs, toads, salamanders, earthworms, small fish, tadpoles, mice, bird eggs, slugs, crayfish, leeches, insects, and small snakes.
Predators: Hawks, skunks, raccoons, Virginia opossum, larger snakes, and bullfrogs
First snake to become active in the spring.
Can live up to 10 years.
Interesting facts
1.When a garter snake is attacked, it releases a bad-smelling odor.
2.In winter, garter snakes hibernate. Usually with other snakes.
3.Spend most of their time in low shrubs or on the ground.
Good website to look at: www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/eastern_garter_snake.htm