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A San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetratenia) in cracked mud These are perhaps the most beautiful of the garter snakes, and perhaps the most endangered as well. Geotagged,San Francisco garter snake,Summer,Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

A San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetratenia) in cracked mud

These are perhaps the most beautiful of the garter snakes, and perhaps the most endangered as well.

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    Really great find, well composed, and love the habitat to be included. Posted 9 years ago

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The San Francisco garter snake

The San Francisco garter snake is a slender multi-colored subspecies of the common garter snake. Designated as an endangered subspecies since the year 1967, it is endemic to San Mateo County and the extreme northern part of coastal Santa Cruz County in California. Some researchers estimate that there are only 1,000 to 2,000 adult snakes of the subspecies ''T. s. tetrataenia'' remaining. However, the full extent of the snakes' habitat has not been fully documented, and many snakes may utilize creeks.. more

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By John Sullivan

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Uploaded Jan 3, 2016. Captured Aug 19, 2006 12:18 in 410 Water Ln, Pescadero, CA 94060, USA.
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  • f/22.0
  • 1/90s
  • ISO400
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.