Common Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis
Serpentes > Serpentes > Colubridae
Names in different Languages
| German | Gewöhnliche Strumpfbandnatter |
| English | Common Garter Snake |
| French | Couleuvre rayée |
| Spanish | Serpiente de jarretera, Culebra rayada |
Description
The most common snake species around Montreal. About half to a meter long and not poisonous.
How to Identify
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.
Where When to Spot
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.
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Observations
| 2022-04-15 | Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies |
| 2018-04-22 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2016-04-17 | Parc Angrignon |