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This little surprise that has been hanging around my house is a common garter snake. Garter snakes generally mate after emerging from hibernation in March or April. Females give birth to 12-40 young anytime from July to October. Garter snakes' primary prey are earthworms and amphibians. Their saliva appears to be toxic to amphibians and other small animals and a bite may produce swelling or a burning rash in some people. Although Garter snakes may or may not bite when handled, most individuals secrete a foul-smelling fluid from anal glands when alarmed. Occasionally, garter snakes make their way into basements, a situation that appears to be most common in springs or autumn. |
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