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Snake #865999

Asked April 26, 2024, 1:45 PM EDT

Hi CSU Extension,

Would you please identify this snake for me?

Thank you,

Nate

Larimer County Colorado

Expert Response

Two more pictures of the same snake.

The Question Asker Replied April 26, 2024, 1:52 PM EDT
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Ask Extension! 

To best help you with this inquiry, we recommend you contact your local county agent directly. In Larimer County that would be Paula Petroff. Their contact information is <personal data hidden>.

Best of luck!

CSU Ask Extension Team
An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 26, 2024, 6:43 PM EDT

Thank you for your help.

Nate

The Question Asker Replied April 29, 2024, 11:59 AM EDT
This is a garter snake - specifically, a Western Terrestrial Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans). These snakes are common along the Colorado Front Range. They are harmless to humans and pets, and beneficial in that they eat pest insects and small rodents.
Dr. Tony KoskiProfessor and Extension Turf SpecialistColorado State UniversityDept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture1173 Campus DeliveryFort Collins, CO 80523-1173Mobile/text 970.222.1450Office 970.491.7070tony.koski@colostate.edu Replied April 29, 2024, 3:17 PM EDT
Hi Tony,

Thank you for the identification. One of our students picked it up with her hands and toss it out. It's nice to hear these are the types of snakes you actually want around (but not in your office).

Cheers,
Nate


Nate Gronlund

Administrative Assistant

Department of Atmospheric Science | Colorado State University

Tel: (970) 491-5915

Web: www.atmos.colostate.edu/

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The Question Asker Replied April 29, 2024, 3:31 PM EDT

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