Black-necked Garter Snake Thamnophis cyrtopsis Elgin Arizona United States 22 July Adult Colubridae

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Black-necked Garter Snakes are found in the Sonoran Desert and from southeastern Utah to Guatamala as well as from central Texas to central and southern Arizona. Also found in the Hualapai Mountains, Burro Creek, and Ajo mountains of western Arizona. A semi-aquatic harmless snake that generally lives near bodies of water Feeds on fish, frogs, toads, tadpoles, worms, salamanders, and crustaceans, though lizards, small mammals, and birds may also be eaten. Garter snakes bear live young, giving birth to 6 to 18 baby snakes in the summer. If disturbed, garter snakes will bite, defecate, and emit foul-smelling musk to repel the attacker.

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Location: Elgin Arizona United States
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