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Garter snake in the grass

November 04, 2022 4:40 pm • Last Updated: November 04, 2022 4:41 pm

By Sean D. Elliot
Director of Photography

s.elliot@theday.com

A garter snake stops and lifts its head to get a look around as it moves into the grass after crossing the footpath at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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A garter snake slithers across the footpath at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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New London ― A garden snake slithered across the footpath at Fort Trumbull State Park Friday, then lifted its head and looked around.

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