I went for a short walk in the woods today and came across this small snake sunning among the needles and leaves. I think it's a Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). Although it's mid-December, the air temperature reached ~53°F (~12°C) in Walpole, Massachusetts, this afternoon. Warm enough to do some exploring and to catch some rays!
2 comments:
Oh, what a nice find! I love garter snakes. Thanks for these photos!
Jackie, I had forgotten how dull the eastern version of the garter snake is, compared with our more colorful local versions in Sonoma County. Good spotting!
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