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Common Garter Snake in New Mexico

Harmless

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis

Yes. The Common Garter Snake has been recorded in 13 New Mexico counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Slender body with three light stripes running the length of a darker back.

New Mexico counties with Common Garter Snake records

13 listed

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