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Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Description:

50-130 cm in length coloration from dark olive-green to black.

Habitat:

Lower elevations, in or close to water, common in BC and Alberta, Canada

Notes:

Possibly younger snake, as it was only about 30-40 cm.

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1 Comment

Christy Chow
Christy Chow 9 years ago

Nice shot! Please consider adding it to the "Reptiles of the Pacific Northwest" mission!

Tania2
Spotted by
Tania2

Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada

Spotted on Aug 14, 2013
Submitted on Aug 15, 2013

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