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Common Garter Snake in South Dakota

Harmless

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis

Yes. The Common Garter Snake has been recorded in 35 South Dakota counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Slender body with three light stripes running the length of a darker back.

South Dakota counties with Common Garter Snake records

35 listed

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