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Snake ID (near Flagstaff)

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Ran across this snake while hunting, not quite sure what it is but it was mean. Maybe 6-8" long, any ideas?

 

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How mean can an 8” snake be? Lol. As Huntharder posted, plane ol garter snake, harmless. Played with many with my daughter at Blue Ridge. Had tons as “pets” as a kid.

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Thanks, I'm used to garter snakes having a stripe going down their body. When I tried to pick him up he wouldn't stop striking lol, also not used to that from other garter snakes I've messed with.

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Its a wandering terrestrial gartersnake (Thamnophis elegans).  They're the most common gartersnake around here and the ones I encounter the most in the Flagstaff area.

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