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BLT board member, Shirley Ellis, took this photo of Eastern Garter Snake, or Thamnophis sirtalis. It was great timing - so fun to see the tongue in full display! Garter snakes hibernate during the winter under rocks or in mammal dens. They are the first snake to become active in the spring and are sometimes seen while there's still snow on the ground. They mate during March through May and give birth to live young (unlike other snake species that lay eggs). They eat frogs, toads, salamanders, earthworms, tadpoles, mice, bird eggs, slugs, leeches and insects. They are often found during the day in sunny spots, basking in the sun. Heat from the sun helps them digest their prey. They are active day and night and, if all goes well, live about ten years.

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9 Central St, #201
Bangor, ME 04401
207-942-1010
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      • South Penjajawoc Overlook
      • Walden-Parke
      • West Penjajawoc Grasslands
    • Hunting
    • Dog Policy
    • Area Maps >
      • BLT Conserved Land Overview
      • Caribou Bog Corridor Map
      • Bangor Area Trails
      • Undeveloped Habitat Blocks
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      • Mammal Resources
      • Plant Resources
      • The More You Know...
    • Nature Bingo >
      • Nature Bingo Winter 2022
      • Nature Bingo Summer 2021
      • Nature Bingo Spring 2021
    • Land Trusts: Facts not Fiction
    • Track Guide
    • Habitat Value of Power Line Corridors
    • Scouting >
      • Boy Scout Merit Badges
      • Girl Scout Badges
    • Geocaching
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