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Garter snakes coming out of hibernation and into a tens of thousands strong mating ball in southern Manitoba, Canada
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this post was submitted on 28 Jun 2025
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Thanks, I hate it
I mean yeah it's a giant snake ball but the worst thing a garter can do to you is stink on you as a means of self defense ๐ They're tiny and goofy and among the few potential pet snakes that can be kept without being fed vertebrates.
Their saliva is mildly toxic so if you're unlucky enough to be allergic you could get an annoying rash from a bite.
Maybe 10k of them slobbering all of you might not be good then