garter snake
US /ˈɡɑːr.t̬ɚ ˌsneɪk/
UK /ˈɡɑːr.t̬ɚ ˌsneɪk/
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serpente giarrettiera
a common North American snake, typically striped, that is harmless to humans and often found in gardens and grassy areas
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We saw a small garter snake slithering through the grass in our backyard.
Abbiamo visto un piccolo serpente giarrettiera strisciare nell'erba del nostro cortile.
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Garter snakes are non-venomous and often kept as pets.
I serpenti giarrettiera non sono velenosi e spesso vengono tenuti come animali domestici.