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 brandon3232
Aug 12, 2026
Montrose, CO, USA
byBrandon Ramirez
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Wandering Garter Snake observed by bryanto
Aug 12, 2026
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
bybryanto
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake observed by lakotaherps
Aug 12, 2026
Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk, California 92314, USA
byLogan Barrios
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake observed by jackiec42
Aug 12, 2026
Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA
byJackie Cullen
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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