We set out on a mission to create photographs of the garter snakes that call the Yuba home. While not incredibly rare snakes, getting a fantastic photo of one proved no small feat.
About Garter Snakes
Along the banks of the Yuba River native garter snakes thrive in the riparian zone, slipping through shallow water and basking on sun-warmed rocks. These non-venomous snakes play an important role in the watershed’s ecosystem, feeding on amphibians, small fish and invertebrates while also serving as prey for birds and mammals, and thus contribute to the ecological balance of the Yuba River.
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