South Dakota records
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake in South Dakota
HarmlessThamnophis elegans
Yes. The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake has been recorded in 7 South Dakota counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Slender body with three light stripes running the length of a darker back.
South Dakota counties with Western Terrestrial Garter Snake records
7 listedSee the full Western Terrestrial Garter Snake profile or all snakes in South Dakota.