Fun Facts:

• The Gartersnake at our interpretative center is still small (they can grow up to 40 inches long), but is very tough and has a lot of attitude!
• They are mainly aquatic and eat primarily small fish.
• They are diurnal (active during the day), but can also be active during the night during warmer weather.
• They are known to expel a combination of unpleasant musk and urine when handled as their defense.
• Their coloration is a combination of drab olive, brown and dark gray with a yellowish lateral stripe on each side.

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