Question

Will medal!!! Use the dichotomous key shown below to identify the animal shown in the picture above.
1.a. Has legs .............. go to 2.
1.b. Does not have legs .............. go to 3.
2.a. Green or brown in color,
with a red skin flap on throat .............. green anole.
2.b. Grey or pinkish brown in color,
with a striped tail .............. house gecko.
3.a. Black in color, with thin, light-
colored stripes running
lengthwise along body .............. garter snake.
3.b. Reddish black in color, with
light-colored stripes running
widthwise across body .............. king snake.

Answer 1

@lwaluko

Answer 2

Well does it have legs...

Answer 3

Nope

Answer 4

Is it black with thin light colored stripes?

Answer 5

Yup

Answer 6

It's a garter snake

Answer 7

Thank you!!! :)

Answer 8

You're welcome. Looking up pictures of the snakes could help if the two answers are similar too.