Alberta
Snakes in Division No. 5
3 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Division No. 5
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Division No. 5: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Division No. 5, Alberta?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Division No. 5, Alberta. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Division No. 5, Alberta?
- 3 snake species have verified records in Division No. 5, Alberta.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Division No. 5, Alberta?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Division No. 5, Alberta, based on verified wildlife observations.