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Definition of narrow-headed garter snake
narrow-headed garter snake
Plural:narrow-headed garter snakes
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North American A highly aquatic, medium-sized species of garter snake native to the highlands of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, distinguished by its elongated, narrow head and its preference for rocky, clear-water streams where it primarily preys on fish.
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"Conservationists are working to protect the riparian habitats of the narrow-headed garter snake, whose populations have declined due to invasive predators and reduced water flows."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Narrow-headed garter snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/narrow--headed-garter-snake