514 - Amazing Garter Snake Facts: Live Birth, Swimming Skills & Winter Secrets Ever seen a baby garter snake up close? In this video, I introduce you to one of nature’s most misunderstood yet fascinating creatures — the black-and-yellow garter snake! These little striped snakes aren’t scary — they’re amazing! Join me, Becky from Lab Rat Academy, as we explore the science and wonder behind one of California’s most common (and cutest) reptiles. Wow! Science is so amazing. Check out what science an

Can a snake be both venomous AND poisonous AND harmless to humans? Yes, actually! 😁 Meet Virginia's State Snake: The Eastern Garter Snake! (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) They serve the ecosystem as important predators AND prey, like all snakes. They eat toads, worms, frogs, salamanders, slugs, small rodents, soft-bodied insects, minnows, and really whatever else small prey they can catch. Garter snakes are easy pickings for herons, hawks, large frogs, and anything else that can catch them. 🍎 V