New Mexico records
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake in New Mexico
HarmlessThamnophis elegans
Yes. The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake has been recorded in 29 New Mexico counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Slender body with three light stripes running the length of a darker back.
New Mexico counties with Western Terrestrial Garter Snake records
29 listedSee the full Western Terrestrial Garter Snake profile or all snakes in New Mexico.