garter

When mice invaded his house, he didn’t poison them but enlisted the help of a garter snake he found outside.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025

Unfortunately, the giant garter snake is becoming a casualty of California’s brutal cycle of droughts and habitat destruction — as much of the Central Valley converts to agriculture or infrastructure development, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2025

The decision led not only to new habitat for the area’s endangered garter snake and threatened red-legged frog, but also a bike path alongside the creek for humans to enjoy.

From Slate ● May 26, 2025

For the first time, researchers — employing an innovative twist on the mirror test — have found evidence that garter snakes can distinguish themselves from others, using not sight but scent.

From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2024

One afternoon, Dallas and Florida gathered up dozens of ants, seven spiders, two garter snakes, and a frog, and that evening they deposited these treasures in the beds of the Burgerton boys.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech

Men could wear blouses and shirts on the outside, while women could do away with their corsets, stockings, and garters.

From National Geographic ● Jan. 9, 2024

Elasticized waistbands, knee-high socks and garters, painted a picture of comfortable chic.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 24, 2023

"When I think now of a Victorian woman lacing up her corset, tying her garters and buttoning her dress, I think of a woman dressing sensibly for a hard day of work ahead."

From The Guardian ● Jul. 12, 2013

Fitting In With the Neighbors The room is very dark and very red, the lampshades crinkled like garters, the walls sheathed in brocade.

From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2013

Hanging on the posts at the head of Mitch’s bed are his mum garters from freshman and sophomore year homecoming.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy