Meaning of the word "garter snake" in English

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garter snake

US /ˈɡɑːr.t̬ɚ ˌsneɪk/
UK /ˈɡɑːr.t̬ɚ ˌsneɪk/
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Noun

1.

a common North American snake, typically striped, that is harmless to humans and often found in gardens and grassy areas

Example:
We saw a small garter snake slithering through the grass in our backyard.
Garter snakes are non-venomous and often kept as pets.
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