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Snakes - Red-Sided Garter Snake
 
Red-Sided Garter Snake - Thamnophis sirtalis

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Red-Sided Garter Snake - Thamnophis sirtalis

The red-sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) can be found near flowing water crawling through tall grass and decaying leaves. Their diet consists of toads, fish, tadpoles, and earthworms. To possibly see this snake take a hike along Beaver Creek or Highland Creek. 
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Littleleaf Pussytoes  

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Littleleaf pussytoes can vary in color by elevation. Generally at higher elevations the plant has deeply pink bracts. At lower elevations they are more commonly white.
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Last Updated: August 10, 2007 at 18:09 EST