Garter snakes, belonging to the genus Thamnophis, are nonvenomous snakes found in North America, known for their striking ...

Snake species also play a major role in determining lifespan. Smaller, fast-breeding species, like garter ... eat regularly and have access to high-quality prey like rodents or birds will likely ...

Garter snakes ... some of their prey, making them subdued and easier to handle. They eat earthworms, amphibians, leeches, slugs, snails, insects, crayfish, small fish, and other snakes, swallowing ...