Garter snakes, belonging to the genus Thamnophis, are nonvenomous snakes found in North America, known for their striking ...

No, it’s not a shiny new tool or fancy fertilizer. It’s the one and only garter snake! These slithering friends are not just cool to look at but have many benefits for your garden, working hard to ...

Let’s dive into why this humble snake deserves a place in your backyard ecosystem. Garter snakes are small, non-venomous reptiles found across North America. Their distinguishing features include long ...

In my opinion, snakes have gotten ... and a branch or two for them to climb! Growing up in the Southeastern US, my brothers and I used to catch and play with wild garter snakes before releasing ...

The snakes responsible for this “litter” were almost certainly Eastern garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalissirtalis). As the scientific name suggests, there are many subspecies in the genus and ...

Reptile enthusiast Adrian Theroux-Nielsen works with many St. Albert-area snakes and snake owners as manager of Oasis Fish ...

A plains garter snake curls up at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Photos: Amanda Carberry, courtesy of the zoo ...

The snakes responsible for this “litter” were almost certainly Eastern garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalissirtalis). As the scientific name suggests, there are many subspecies in the genus and it seems ...