Garter snake, any of about 35 species of nonvenomous snakes having a striped pattern suggesting a garter: typically, one or three longitudinal yellow to red stripes, between which are checkered blotches. Forms in which the stripes are obscure or lacking are often called grass snakes.
picture of an Aquatic Garter Snake, types of snakes Aquatic Garter Snakes are a Western specialty with a presence in California and Oregon. picture of a Butler's Garter snake, credit FD Richards, Flickr Butlers Garter snake has a small range, limited to Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio.
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Aquatic Garter Snake Thamnophis atratus. Although garter snakes are found across the United States, aquatic garter snakes are only found in the coastal regions of California north of Santa Barbara, and the southern Oregon coast. They eat fish, salamanders, toads, and newts.
Garter snakes are beneficial to gardens and ecosystems. They help control populations of pests like slugs and insects, making them a natural form of pest control. They are also an important food source for other animals, contributing to the balance of the food chain.
