Focus on nature: The biggest garter snake I have ever seen

I saw the biggest common garter snake of my life back in our barn recently. It had a big bulge in its body as if it had recently eaten a small rodent. It was so long that I decided to catch and measure it.

It was hot out, about 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The snake was moving quite slowly due to its recent meal, so it was relatively easy to catch by the tail. I like snakes for all the good they do. I have handled plenty in my day, so I was comfortable handling it except for taking a photo of it to show how long it was while I was holding it. Mary Lou came to my rescue and took some photos.

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