Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Garter

This was seen in Staatsburg. I haven’t seen one in NYC in quite a while, but they are definitely found in all five boroughs.

mthew

2 responses to “Garter”

  1. Chuck McAlexander

    As far as is known, there are no snakes in Central Park, but I have seen a couple in Inwood Park. It’s been a while, so species unknown. Are any of the Manhattan snakes venemous?

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    1. mthew

      No. Dekay’s Brown Snake is most common Manhattan sighing, at least on iNaturalist, followed by Garters https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=1264&taxon_id=85553&view=species

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