The meaning of GARTER SNAKE is any of a genus (Thamnophis) of harmless viviparous American snakes with longitudinal stripes on the back.
Thamnophis butleri - MAC MARZOLINI
The Snakes of Mayne Island - Mayne Island Conservancy
A new, rare, small-ranged, and endangered mountain snake of the
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Valley Garter Snake (Subspecies Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi
Flame garters” originating from southwestern Quebec, Canada
Garter snake - Wikipedia
Garter snake - Wikipedia
Garter snake - Wikipedia
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Common Garter Snake - Thamnophis sirtalis —
Thamnophis sirtalis var. (Common garter snake) - Mamin Photography
Merriam-Webster Catalog, Fall/Winter 2023 by Merriam-Webster Inc
Creature feature: The ubiquitous garter snake
Garter Snake? (Possibly pregnant?) - Western PA : r/whatsthissnake