The Common Garter Snake is the most widespread reptile in North America, found from coast to coast. It is highly cold-tolerant and one of the last snakes to den in fall. Females give birth to live young.
Best time to see a Common Garter Snake
The best time to see a Common Garter Snake is April–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 137,580 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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