One of Maryland’s most popular snakes is the Garter snake. Here are some great facts to learn more about them.
Looks
Garter snakes are not just one color. They can be black, green, brown, and yellow with a black stripe. There are also some that are a combination of yellow, black, and red that almost look like a checkered patterned body. Many of these snakes have two-colored tongues and they can grow to around 39 inches long.
Habitat
These guys like to have a few options when it comes to their habits. They can be found in grassy knolls, woodlands, and meadows. Specifically in Maryland, they can be commonly seen in a few different counties like Carroll County, Frederick County, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, and Harford County. If you live in one of these counties and you happen to have a pond or stream in your backyard, your chances of seeing a Garter snake are higher.
Food
Garter snakes go after small prey when they are looking for food. A few of their favorites are rodents, earthworms, and birds. When they are up for the challenge, they like to go after fast moving prey like fish. Garth snakes have pretty sharp teeth which helps them not only catch prey, but being able to hold onto them as well.
Agility
Garter snakes are athletes. They have really good reflexes which benefit them when finding food and navigating terrain. Under a potential threat, they can slither really quickly in order to avoid any harm.
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