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Winters said. The snakes are most commonly confused with the milk snake, northern water snake, black racer snake and garter snake, according to the state, which are all non-venomous species.

Garter snakes are often noticed by the three yellow stripes that go down their darker-colored body. They can be found in woodlands and marsh areas and are typically found in lakes or streams.