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Giant Gartersnake (Thamnophis gigas)

By Western Ecological Research Center (WERC)
Giant gartersnake
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Detailed Description

Photo of the threatened giant gartersnake (Thamnophis gigas), a semi-aquatic snake that dwells in the flooded rice fields and wetlands of the Central Valley, CA. Image captured by former employee Matt Meshriy, during his time with the USGS. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.