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Short-headed Garter Snake in Pennsylvania

Harmless

Thamnophis brachystoma

Short-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis brachystoma

Yes. The Short-headed Garter Snake has been recorded in 17 Pennsylvania counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Slender body with three light stripes running the length of a darker back.

Pennsylvania counties with Short-headed Garter Snake records

17 listed

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