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The wound of the ill-fated Eastern garter snake described in this column can be seen at the lower right corner of this photo.

The world of nature is full of surprises, and they are not always pleasant. Walking on the road where I live in Pike County, PA, I came upon an Eastern garter snake curled on the macadam. Bending … more

By SANDY LONG | 4/27/22

Pictured here from above, the Eastern garter snake is a thin-bodied snake that typically ranges in length between 18 to 26 inches. While essentially harmless, if provoked it will attempt to defend itself by striking or emitting a foul-smelling fluid from its anal glands.

Considering the snake

Finding a dead snake along the side of the road is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence as these regional reptiles attempt to navigate across our roadways. And while some of us might feel that … more

By SANDY LONG | 12/8/21

For many people, eastern garter snakes are the most commonly seen. They can be found along trails or maybe in your backyard. The color can vary a little bit, but the lines running the length of the body are characteristic of this species. Garter snakes eat a variety of invertebrates, amphibians and even small minnows.

Sneaky snakes

When we think of reptiles and amphibians, usually the first critters that come to mind are frogs and toads. Most of us have probably seen (and heard) more frogs and toads than any other reptile or … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 5/19/21

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