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Published: 2012-10-08 02:27:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 778; Favourites: 24; Downloads: 2
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Unlike its predecessor, this garter snake was pretty feisty and took several lunges at me. It remained coiled and ready to strike until I moved on and left it alone.Kennebunk, Maine.
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It's eyes look slightly blue. It could be from the camera or it could be a pre-shed sign and all snakes are extra feisty when nearing shed. He's got a pretty orange color. Do you know what subspecies he is or from what geographic area you found him in?
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It's an eastern garter. I dunno if there are sub-variations, but even within one range they can have somewhat variable markings. You're spot on about the orange tint to this guy, compare it to this more olive-earthy brown garter from only a short ways away in New Hampshire: [link]
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The Eastern Garters in my area are very gray with a white or tan/brown stripe. They're so bland even compared to the olive-earthy brown one you photographed. I want a garter snake eventually. I was thinking either a female albino checkered, who'd be named Siren, or a San Fransisco garter snake, but the oranges one this guy makes me want to find this type of color morph.
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