Garter snakes (''Thamnophis'' spp.) are in the subfamily Natricinae of the family [[Colubrids|Colubridae]] and are extremely common pet snakes. They are very agile and live between three to 10 years in captivity.
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Garter snakes (''Thamnophis'' spp.) are in the subfamily Natricinae of the family [[Colubridae|Colubridae]] and are extremely common pet snakes. They are very agile and live between three to 10 years in captivity.