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Common Garter Snake in North Carolina

Harmless

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis

Yes. The Common Garter Snake has been recorded in 97 North Carolina counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Slender body with three light stripes running the length of a darker back.

North Carolina counties with Common Garter Snake records

97 listed

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