Garter snake

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/garter-snake

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Genus Thamnophis
2. What do garter snakes look like?Garter snakes have long, bright stripes on their backs that look like garters. These stripes help them hide in nature and may help them recognize each other.
3. Where do garter snakes live?They live all across North and Central America, from Canada to tropical Central America. Garter snakes can be found in grasslands, woodlands, marshes, ponds, and even suburban yards.

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