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This snake has a light, cream-colored band that runs down its sides, parallel to black scales. Wandering garter ... as well as nausea, bleeding, and dizziness. This elusive predator is nocturnal ...

This snake has a light, cream-colored band that runs down its sides, parallel to black scales. ©Will Pedro/Shutterstock.com ... as well as nausea, bleeding, and dizziness. This elusive predator is ...

Ridged scales and a heavy ... Don’t take aspirin or ibuprofen: These can increase bleeding. Don’t try to trap or capture the snake: If its safe, take a photo for identification purposes.