Butler's Garter Snake is a small, slender garter snake of the Great Lakes region. It is notably small-headed. When picked up it thrashes wildly from side to side rather than biting. A species of conservation concern.
Habitat
Wet meadows, marshes, and stream edges in the Great Lakes region
Diet
Earthworms and leeches
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Butler's Garter Snake
The best time to see a Butler's Garter Snake is April–June, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 400 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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