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A Black-necked Garter Snake (Thamnophis cyrtopsis) ambushing frogs Before taking this photo, I had watched this snake catch and eat a Canyon Treefrog (Hyla arenicolor). You can see the bulge just above where the body turns down in this photo. When it assumed this position, it had its eyes on more nearby frogs. A moment or two later it lunged for another one, but missed, and retreated with a sheepish look. Blackneck garter snake,Geotagged,Summer,Thamnophis cyrtopsis,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

A Black-necked Garter Snake (Thamnophis cyrtopsis) ambushing frogs

Before taking this photo, I had watched this snake catch and eat a Canyon Treefrog (Hyla arenicolor). You can see the bulge just above where the body turns down in this photo. When it assumed this position, it had its eyes on more nearby frogs. A moment or two later it lunged for another one, but missed, and retreated with a sheepish look.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Snakes are like the ultimate part-timers: work for 5 minutes per month, then lay back. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View John Sullivan's profile
      John Sullivan
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      Sounds like a nice lifestyle! Posted 5 years ago
  3. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    Gorgeous snake! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View John Sullivan's profile
      John Sullivan
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      Definitely a fine-looking snake. Posted 5 years ago

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The Black-necked Garter Snake

''Thamnophis cyrtopsis'', the blackneck garter snake, is a species of garter snake of the genus ''Thamnophis''. It is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico and Guatemala, and can be found in a wide range of different habitats, often near water sources.

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By John Sullivan

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Uploaded Aug 28, 2020. Captured Aug 6, 2009 09:00 in N Upper Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749, USA.
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  • PENTAX K20D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/180s
  • ISO200
  • 250mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.