The Northwestern Garter Snake is the most terrestrial garter snake on the Pacific Coast. It is highly variable in color — stripes may be red, yellow, or blue on a black, brown, or gray background.
Best time to see a Northwestern Garter Snake
The best time to see a Northwestern Garter Snake is April–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 19,700 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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