New York records

Short-headed Garter Snake in New York

Harmless

Thamnophis brachystoma

Yes. The Short-headed Garter Snake has been recorded in 6 New York counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Slender body with three light stripes running the length of a darker back.

New York counties with Short-headed Garter Snake records

6 listed

Cattaraugus
Chemung
Chautauqua
Erie
Allegany
Westchester

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