Snakes in the genus Thamnophis are often called garter snakes. Also known as garden or gardener snakes, these small snakes have mild venom used in the subduing of prey. Their venom is harmless to humans and they are popular pets.
Garter snakes are also called garden snake or gardener snake, is the common name given to harmless, small to medium-sized snakes belonging to the genus Thamnophis.
Common garter snakes are highly variable in color pattern. They typically have three light stripes that run along the length of their body on a black, brown, gray, or olive background.
On Animal Planet's series "Fooled by Nature," some male garter snakes have figured out a way to disguise themselves as females through their scent. Once their temperature is warmed up by courting males, they are able to get a head start in mating.
Garter snakes are also called garden snake or gardener snake, is the common name given to harmless, small to medium-sized snakes belonging to the genus Thamnophis.
Common garter snakes are highly variable in color pattern. They typically have three light stripes that run along the length of their body on a black, brown, gray, or olive background.
On Animal Planet's series "Fooled by Nature," some male garter snakes have figured out a way to disguise themselves as females through their scent. Once their temperature is warmed up by courting males, they are able to get a head start in mating.
