Garter Snake Checkered basic information

The Checkered Garter Snake is longer than some other species of garter snake and can reach about three feet in length. They can range in color from tan to a darker tannish-brown, brown, or olive. They are called "checkered" garter snakes because they have black-checkered patterns on their sides and bellies. The black checks are usually on green or sometimes yellow. Albino or anerythristic morphs are not uncommon in captivity. There are at least three subspecies of Checkered Garter Snake and they all look a little different.