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Giant Garter Snake Facts, Identification & Control Latin Name Thanophis gigas Morphology The giant garter snake is among the largest snakes in North America. The scaly skin color can be brown, black or olive with checkered pattern or yellowish stripes. The neck is narrower than the head. Distinct stripes can be seen on snakes at the northern end. The color of giant garter snakes in San Joaquin Valley is usually…