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Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans · Colubridae
Where it's found
Every region with Western Terrestrial Garter Snake in its dex, with the tier and number it has there.
| Region | Tier | No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Common | #947 | |
| United States of America | Common | #2186 | |
| Alberta (Wandering garter snake) | Common | #248 | |
| Arizona | Uncommon | #811 | |
| British Columbia | Common | #657 | |
| California | Common | #1048 | |
| Colorado | Common | #697 | |
| Idaho | Common | #518 | |
| Montana | Common | #539 | |
| Nebraska | Uncommon | #561 | |
| Nevada | Uncommon | #604 | |
| New Mexico | Common | #753 | |
| Oregon | Uncommon | #699 | |
| Saskatchewan | Uncommon | #450 | |
| South Dakota | Uncommon | #507 | |
| Utah | Common | #607 | |
| Washington | Uncommon | #655 | |
| Wyoming | Common | #515 | |
| Mexico | Rare | #2410 | Vagrant |
Community activity
1 shared sighting in the past year, seen in 1 region.
Counts come only from people who chose to share to the community map, with no names, no locations, and a two-hour delay. Home areas are never shared.
Field notes
What to look for
A grey-brown garter snake with a dull yellow back stripe and irregular dark spots; the most variable garter snake.
Where
Mountain and foothill streams and lakes, and prairie river valleys.
When
April to October.
Tips
Duller and often greyer than other garters, with no red. Frequently swims.
Related species
Reptiles near it in Alberta's dex.
#247 · Common🦎Plains Garter Snake
#249 · Common🦎Gopher Snake
#250 · Rare🦎Prairie Rattlesnake
#251 · Rare🦎Painted Turtle
#252 · Common🦎Greater Short-horned Lizard
#253 · Legendary
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