garter
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Official snake: The giant garter snake is recognized as the official snake of California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
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
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
Switched from Ty kissing Slim, to Bryson kissing Ty, the mighty snake of gossip going from a harmless garter to a venomous python.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
Every star who has taken up the character’s corset and garters since has followed his lead.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
Lauren Swann, 35, of Venice, California, sews garters for good friends using strips of stretch lace and appliqués she finds on Etsy.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2018
Where in the world besides Far Rockaway would anyone think to dress for the beach as Nikki Sneakers had, in calf-high black leather boots, a black cover-up and ornamental black leather garters?
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2012
“My stars and garters, Princess, what grand quarters you have here. I’d hate to think what you’re paying.”
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
