The Garter Snake

Description:

The garter snake; There are two subspecies, so 2 different coloration. There is the case of the east found in western Quebec: The stripes are well defined, often yellow on black background.

Habitat:

is the most common in Quebec can be found in various habitats, but with time, I noticed that it was especially found in habitats modified by humans or rocky hills.

Notes:

Species found to the west is the species of sea: Its stripes are less distinct, the dorsal stripe is almost eliminated or totally lacking and the body can be gray, brownish or cinnamon and has a plaid pattern is well developed. This snake may exceed one meter.