Butler's Garter Snake (Thamnophis butleri) Description: A small black, brown, or olive snake with three distinct yellow stripes down the back and a yellowish belly. Some specimens have dark spots ...

Garter snakes, common across North America, are known for their distinctive stripes and role as natural pest controllers, ...

One has a light brown coloring with a thin yellow stripe down the center of its back and black stripes along its sides. Other snakes are more brightly colored, photos show.

One has a light brown coloring with a thin yellow stripe down the center of its back and black stripes along its sides. Other snakes are more brightly colored, photos show.