Garter snakes are harmless, very common and beneficially feed on slugs, leeches, large insects and small rodents in North American gardens.

Garter Snake vs Copperhead: Scientific Classification . ... These tend to be yellow in common garter snakes, but maybe white, ...

The most commonly seen is the eastern garter snake, which occasionally hibernates under house siding. The snake, ... run from head to tail often appear yellow but also can look green or blue.

Endangered SF garter snake among species impacted by emerging disease in California By Amanda Bartlett , Assistant Local Editor Updated July 11, 2023 4:55 p.m.