Figure 292. Common garter snake of eastern North America {Thamnophis sirtalis) with 

 young; the latter are "born ahve," as many as 30 at one time. Many have the erroneous idea 

 that the young garter snakes remain with the parent. Length of adult about 3 feet. (Courtesy 

 of N.Y. Zoological Society.) 



Figure 293. Arizona king snake {Lampwpeltis) , a constrictor. Called "king" because it cap- 

 tures and kills other snakes, including poisonous species. Color black with white or yellowish 

 bands. (Courtesy of N.Y. Zoological Society.) 



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