2022 05 12 Liberti Hewitt NJ Tricia Andriski USFWS 1B5A1349a.jpg

A small garter snake lays on the ground, not moving, hiding amongst native plants to protect itself.

Photo By/Credit

Tricia Andriski, USFWS/USFWS

Date Shot/Created

09/20/2022

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Image

A garter snake rests quietly in the native undergrowth, waiting for people to pass by. This forest, like many other conserved properties throughout the Highlands region of New Jersey, offers public access for hiking and passive recreation.

Ecosystem

Forest

Recreational Activity

Subject tags

Forests

Reptiles

Water conservation

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