Garter Snake

Garter snakes are one of the most common snakes seen all around the world. They are generally striped against a plain or checkered background color. Their colors can vary from red, yellow and even black but, these vividly colored snakes are quick to blend in with their background to hide from nearby predators. These snakes can live anywhere from three to ten years while in captivity. They are not very large snakes; most of them grow to be about three feet long and are very narrow and skinny. Garter snakes rely heavily on sight, vibrations, taste and smell while hunting their wild prey. If you were to catch a garter snake and keep it in captivity you can replace their typical diet and feed them fish and earthworms. For more information on garter snakes you can visit this website http://www.anapsid.org/gartcare.html. It will provide any additional information you may seek.