Eastern Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Description
How to Identify
Variable brown, black, or greenish snake with three light lengthwise stripes and often a checkered pattern between them.
Size
Usually 18-36 inches.
Diet
Earthworms, slugs, amphibians, fish, and small rodents.
Habitat
Lawns, fields, wetlands, woodland edges, and other moist habitats.
Location
Where it is found
Common throughout North Carolina.