Garter Snakes are Sometimes Garden Snakes

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Garter Snakes are Sometimes Garden Snakes

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Aug 8, 2017

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This week Bill and Bob explore a common snake that lives in a variety of habitats. Tune in to learn all about the life of this cute little snake.

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Aug 8, 2017

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