This snake was found in Clay County, Missouri on Saturday, 10-31-09. I'm not that familiar with Garter snakes, but this animal looks very different than most I see around here. We are in northwestern Missouri, so this may be an Eastern Plains Garter snake, according to Johnson, T.J. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Missouri, 2nd Edition. It seems to have a continuous solid gray dorsal stripe and light brown lateral stripes. It is very light gray with no yellow, red, or black. It measures apporimately 10 inches. I'm just interested if this coloration is typical. Certainly not one I've ever found in this part of Missouri. Thanks for the help.





Thank you again for any comments.

RLK

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