Valley Garter Snake

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The Valley Garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi) is one of a handful of T. sirtalis subspecies.

The light cream or white color to the lower jaw, folowed sometimes with a reddish spot on the neck are good field identification clues.

Without seeing the lower portion of the jaw, the Valley garter might be mistaken for other dark headed garter snakes.

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