Garter Snake (Juvenile)

Grassy fields, forests, wetlands, and suburban gardens near water sources.

Carnivorous; feeds on earthworms, slugs, insects, small amphibians, and fish.

Diurnal and active hunters; they hibernate in communal dens during winter. If threatened, they may release a foul-smelling musk.

Harmless to humans; beneficial to ecosystems by controlling pest populations like slugs and insects.