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The Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) on tree trunk. Garter Snake is a non-venomous snake indigenous to North America. Most garter snakes have a pattern of yellow stripes on a brown background and their average length is about 2-3.5 ft. Like all other snakes, garter snakes use their tongue to smell.