Common Garder Snake

Despite its name, the common garter snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, is the least common of Colorado's garter snake species. A pattern of bright red scales along its sides distinguish this attractive snake from other garter snakes. They can be found in or adja

COMMON GARTER SNAKE (MAINE VERSION)

The common garter snake race found in Maine is very abundant but lacks the attractive red scales on its sides that make the NE Colorado race so interesting.