D.Richardson 3 934 Garter Snake July 6 Tuile River 5 mi E of Porterville. Tulare Co. California These specimens taken along the river. Two other individuals were seen but unable to capture them. Habitat was the grassy or brushy portion of river banks. July 22 Quaking Aspen Meadow, 7500 ft. Tulare Co. California A small snake found in the grass, along a stem that goes through a willow thicket. Tuile River 4 mi East of Porterville. Tulare Co., Calif. May 29,1935. The giant garter snake was found in a cement irrigation ditch. 4 in. of water. Ditch little or no flow. Ditch 100 yd from the river. When found the snake was attempting to swallow a hop frog. Snake brought to Berkeley alive.