British Columbia
Snakes in Columbia-Shuswap
4 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Columbia-Shuswap
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
Northwestern Garter Snake
Thamnophis ordinoides
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Columbia-Shuswap: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Columbia-Shuswap, British Columbia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Columbia-Shuswap, British Columbia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Columbia-Shuswap, British Columbia?
- 4 snake species have verified records in Columbia-Shuswap, British Columbia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Columbia-Shuswap, British Columbia?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Columbia-Shuswap, British Columbia, based on verified wildlife observations.