If you are relaxing at one of Colorado’s lakes July Fourth weekend, you might have some company slither up next to you.

How to Care For an Eastern Garter Snake. Habitat. In the wild, garter snakes can be found in various habitats. They’re most commonly found in North America, especially throughout the southeast.

One of the most widespread snakes in North America, I'm sure you've seen an Eastern garter snake in your yard or at a local park. But how much do you really know about these reptiles? In today's ...

An Eastern garter snake crawling through dead leaves on forest floor. Trap Pond, located in Trap Pond State Park, is noted for its cypress swamp.

Michigan has 18 snake species, most of which are harmless and beneficial to the ecosystem. Five common Michigan snakes include the Eastern garter, Eastern milk, Northern water, Eastern hog-nosed ...

The Eastern garter snake is among the snake species found in the Lehigh Valley. (Contributed photo) Despite the number of common species, snakes are not usually noticed, according to Koplish.

The marshy areas and dense vegetation are perfect habitats for northern water snakes, eastern garter snakes, and eastern rat snakes. The wetlands are attractive to snakes due to the abundance of ...

Red Mills Pond, located near Lewes, has a rich biodiversity supporting numerous amphibians and small mammals, which attract snakes. Among the snakes you may see in and around the pond are the northern ...