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ID on wild snake...

Lucien Aug 18, 2003 04:32 PM

This snake was found in Atlanta, Georgia and posted on another forum looking for information as to what species it was. The picture isn't all that good but if someone could help out it would be much appreciated.

Replies (4)

snakeguy88 Aug 18, 2003 04:47 PM

Looks like a garter to me. Andy
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Andy Maddox
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CanidMan Aug 18, 2003 05:19 PM

Yup, sure looks like an Eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis).
-Mike

jfmoore Aug 18, 2003 05:23 PM

Looks like your basic eastern garter snake, Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis.

alkee42 Aug 19, 2003 05:04 PM

Thats exactly what it is.

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