Информация про змею Garter Snake . Навестила ландыши в лесу .

The Garter Snake is one of the most common nonvenomous snakes in Kentucky and Tennessee. How to recognize a Garter Snake It typically has a light yellow, cream, or greenish stripe along its entire back. Often, there are two more light stripes on the sides. Its length is usually 45–90 cm. The body is relatively slender. Coloration can be gray, brown, olive, or almost black. Where it is found: In grass and gardens. Near houses and barns. Near streams, ponds, and swamps. At forest edges. What it eats: Earthworms. Frogs. Tadpoles. Small fish. Insects. Is it dangerous? No. Garter snakes are not dangerous to humans. If caught, they may: bite defensively; secrete an unpleasant-smelling liquid. Lily of the valley is considered one of the most fragrant wildflowers. Its scent has been used in perfumery for centuries. AFTER FLOWERING: Bright red berries appear by the end of summer. TOXICITY!!!!!!!!!!! All parts of the plant are poisonous: leaves; flowers; berries; rhizomes. Red berries are especially dangerous for children and pets.