Common Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis
Serpentes > Serpentes > Colubridae
The most common snake species around Montreal. About half to a meter long and not poisonous.
The variant here in around Montreal is dark grey to dark greenish with yellow stripes. As there are not many different snakes, not difficult to identify. In other words, if you see a snake in a park around Montreal, most probably it is a Common Garter Snake.
I usually see this snake species on visits to parks in early mid April during the first warmer days. With no vegetation yet, the snake is easy to spot. Also, they seem to be hungry and will be more active.
| Location | Date |
|---|---|
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | 2022-04-15 |
| Park Angrignon, Montreal | 2018-04-22 |
| Park Angrignon, Montreal | 2016-04-17 |