Which Snake Is Black with Brown Stripes?

The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a species of natricine snake, which is indigenous to North America and found widely across the continent.

Are brown snakes with stripes poisonous?

“Brown snakes are not venomous,” emphasized Viernum; humans have nothing to fear from them. They use their forked tongues to collect chemicals from the air that they then “smell.” Since they hunt primarily underground and in the dark, brown snakes rely heavily on this sense to find prey, according to the ADW.

Can a garter snake hurt you?

Does a garter snake bite hurt? Like any animal's bite, the garter snakes' bite will hurt, but it is unlikely to cause serious issues, or even death. Some species do contain venom, although it is not considered significantly toxic to humans.