Wandering garter snakes are common, harmless native snakes in Colorado and the Midwest U.S. that rarely bite and play a crucial ecological role by controlling frog and amphibian populations to maintain ecosystem balance; adult specimens typically reach 2.5-3 feet in length.
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Have you ever seen this native snake?
Added:So, this is take one.
It will be the only take one way or another of catching a wandering garter snake in its natural habitat.
I got to move this rock so I don't squish him.
Oh, no, he's squishing himself.
Don't worry, buddy. I got you.
I'm not going to let you get hurt.
Sorry for disturbing you, my friend.
You okay there, buddy?
Good?
I think it's good.
All right.
All right.
So, what you see on this beautiful beautiful sunset day here, this is actually our third wandering garter snake of the day.
But, this one is probably the biggest, nice good size, probably approaching >> [clears throat] >> 2 and 1/2 3-ft adult.
Nice and healthy, a great specimen right here. How cool is that?
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