Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

The western terrestrial garter snake is a western North American species of colubrid snake. At least five subspecies are recognized.

Western terrestrial garter snake. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Steve Jurvetson.
Western terrestrial garter snake. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Steve Jurvetson.
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Western Terrestrial Garter Snake observed by monypony
Sep 1, 2026
New Loveland Mine Park Trail, Golden, CO, US
byMonica
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake observed by podophyllum_peltatum113
Sep 1, 2026
Utah County, US-UT, US
bypodophyllum_peltatum113
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Wandering Garter Snake observed by jadipepla
Aug 31, 2026
Debeck Rd, Penticton, BC, CA
byJade
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake observed by jdulisse
Aug 31, 2026
Central Kootenay, CA-BC, CA
byJakob Dulisse
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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