Learn the different types of GARTER SNAKES in Alabama, AND how to identify them. How many of these species have YOU seen? Eastern garter snakes are found from southern Ontario and Quebec in Canada, south to Florida, and westward to Minnesota, eastern Oklahoma and Texas. They are the most widely distributed snake in North America and are, in many areas, the snake most commonly encountered by people.
There are 64 types of snakes in Alabama with 9 venomous species. Learn how to identify snake species in Alabama with pictures. Eastern garter snakes are small to medium sized.
Adult garter snakes are usually between 18-26 inches long, but may reach 36 inches in length. taxa that are demonstrably secure, with size of population stable/increasing, geographical distribution stable/expanding, population trend/population viability stable/increasing, relatively limited habitat vulnerability due to natural/human caused factors, or an unusual visitor to the state. No specific monitoring or conservation action needed.
Alabama snakes are quite varied. We'll take a closer look at each venomous and non-venomous species & explain how to properly identify them all. One of the shared snake experiences of Alabama kids who spend time outdoors is having a sweet-tempered Garter Snake wrap its body through their fingers.
There are several other wild Alabama candidates for young snake handlers, like Ringneck Snakes and Rough Green Snakes, but the Eastern Garter Snake is always near the top of the list. Alabama is home to several different species of snakes, including both venomous and nonvenomous varieties. In this, we'll look at the various types of snakes in Alabama, from the harmless Garter snake to the more dangerous Cottonmouth.
Garter snake is the common name for small to medium-sized snakes belonging to the genus Thamnophis in the family Colubridae. They are native to North and Central America, ranging from central Canada in the north to Costa Rica in the south. Forty Alabama snakes puts the state at the high end of the state snake diversity category.
You name the snake, Alabama has it. In fact, most common types of snakes found on the East Coast such as Kingsnakes, Milk Snakes, Racers, Whipsnakes, Garter Snakes and Watersnakes inhabit Alabama. Situated on the Gulf Coast only expands Alabama snake.