The highly variable Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis. Twelve sub-species are listed at EOP; my venerable 2nd ed of Peterson’s lists six, with three color variations for the Eastern (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis).
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A co-worker from back in the day is making a sign-a-day to encourage voting. Give her site a visit.
I wish I was seeing more such engagement by artists and designers. We need to popular-front the hell out of this situation.
Backyard and Beyond 
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