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These small, slender snakes come in different colors and patterns, ranging from green to brown or even blue! They're not venomous, so they're not dangerous to humans, but they do have some cool ways to protect themselves from other animals. For example, they can release a smelly musk to scare away predators or quickly slither away to hide.  \nNow, let's talk about what garter snakes like to eat and where they live. These little guys love to snack on insects, slugs, and even small fish, making them helpful for keeping pests under control. Garter snakes can be found in a variety of habitats, like forests, grasslands, and even your own backyard. They like to live near water, so you might spot them near a pond or stream.  \nLastly, let's take a look at the garter snake's life cycle and their relationship with other animals. After mating in the spring, female garter snakes give birth to live babies instead of laying eggs like some other snakes do. Eventhough they're small, garter snakes are important members of the food chain, serving as both predator and prey. Birds, mammals, and even larger snakes like to eat garter snakes,  \nbut they also help control insect and slug populations by eating them.  \nGarter Snake  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) Which continent are garter snakes most commonly found?\u003Cbr>A. Asia B. North America C. Africa D. Europe\u003Cbr>2) Which habitat is NOT a common place to find garter snakes?\u003Cbr>A. Grasslands B. Backyards C. Deserts D. Forests\u003Cbr>3) What is one way garter snakes protect themselves?\u003Cbr>A. Spitting venom B. Releasing a smelly musk\u003Cbr>C. Shooting quills D. Inflating their bodies\u003Cbr>4) What color can garter snakes be?\u003Cbr>A. Red, white, and black B. Only black and white\u003Cbr>C. Rainbow colors D. Green, brown, or blue\u003Cbr>5) What role do garter snakes play in the food chain?\u003Cbr>A. Only predator B. Neither predator nor prey\u003Cbr>C. Only prey D. Both predator and prey\u003Cbr>6) Are garter snakes venomous?\u003Cbr>A. Only certain B. Yes C. No D. Sometimes species\u003Cbr>7) What do garter snakes like to eat?\u003Cbr>A. Fruits and nuts B. Insects, slugs, and small fish\u003Cbr>C. Other snakes D. Plants\u003Cbr>8) Which habitat do garter snakes prefer to live near?\u003Cbr>A. Mountains B. Water C. Deserts D. Urban areas\u003Cbr>9) What do garter snakes help control?\u003Cbr>A. Insect and slug populations B. Rodent populations\u003Cbr>C. Plant growth D. Bird populations\u003Cbr>10) Do garter snakes lay eggs?\u003Cbr>A. Some species lay eggs, some give B. No, they give birth to live babies live birth\u003Cbr>C. They reproduce asexually D. Yes, they lay eggs |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.  \u003Cbr>4.  \u003Cbr>5.  \u003Cbr>6.  \u003Cbr>7.  \u003Cbr>8.  \u003Cbr>9.  \u003Cbr>10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1-10 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 |\n\nReading [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) Page 2 of 2  \nHey kids, did you know that garter snakes are one of the most common snakes in North America? These small, slender snakes come in different colors and patterns, ranging from green to brown or even blue! They're not venomous, so they're not dangerous to humans, but they do have some cool ways to protect themselves from other animals. For example, they can release a smelly musk to scare away predators or quickly slither away to hide.  \nNow, let's talk about what garter snakes like to eat and where they live. These little guys love to snack on insects, slugs, and even small fish, making them helpful for keeping pests under control. Garter snakes can be found in a variety of habitats, like forests, grasslands, and even your own backyard. They like to live near water, so you might spot them near a pond or stream.  \nLastly, let's take a look at the garter snake's life cycle and their relationship with other animals. 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