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By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Garter snakes make great first snakes for families with elementary school-age children and older, because these snakes are active during the day, do not constrict, and do not get very big. Starting at 6-8 inches long, adult snakes do not grow longer than 2-3 feet (males are typically shorter than females) with a girth of only a few inches. Thus, these relatively...

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