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Definition of san francisco garter snake

san francisco garter snake

Plural:San Francisco garter snakes
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American A highly colorful and endangered subspecies of garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) endemic to the wetlands and grasslands of the San Francisco Peninsula in California, distinguished by its vibrant turquoise, red, and black longitudinal stripes.

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"Conservationists are working tirelessly to restore the wetland habitats crucial to the survival of the endangered San Francisco garter snake."

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