One species commonly found in the U.S. is the Thamnophis sirtalis, or the common garter snake, also known as the eastern garter snake. It’s a non-venomous snake native to North America.

The eastern or bluestripe ribbon snake is unique ... During mating season, many garter snake species engage in peculiar activity where many individuals come together and form a "mating ball." ...

In Huntley Meadows Park, northern water snakes, eastern garter snakes and rough green snakes are the most common species, reports Cathy Ledec, president of the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park.

Michigan has 18 snake species, most of which are harmless and beneficial to the ecosystem. Five common Michigan snakes include the Eastern garter, Eastern milk, Northern water, Eastern hog-nosed ...

The Eastern garter snake is among the snake species found in the Lehigh Valley. (Contributed photo) Despite the number of common species, snakes are not usually noticed, according to Koplish.