Record #:

8066

Author(s):

Snelson, Franklin F.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

The eastern garter snake is one of the most common and widely distributed of all the state's snakes. Its coloration is typically some shade of olive, green, or brown with three longitudinal yellowish stripes along its sides. It is seldom found far from moist areas, and its food consists primarily of earthworms, insects, small fish, frogs, toads, and salamanders. It is one of the most prolific species in the state, often producing fifty or more living young during the breeding season.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 30 Issue 3, Mar 1966, p24, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Garter snakes