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, ...

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.