The harmless Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is one of the most common snakes in our province, and also the most commonly misidentified. Once you take a closer look, however, the differences between the two snakes are clear.
In comparison to rattlesnakes, garter snakes have...
In addition, the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is a thinner snake. Rattlesnakes tend to be chunky, thick-bodied snakes.