Western Terrestrial (Wandering) Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans vagrans)

These two snakes when not basking in the sun are often times seen in the ocean searching for food.

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Charming visitors you have! Posted 8 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Indeed, they are charming. I would not call them "social" but they do allow us to approach them as close as 10 cm face to face. The only response is that one or the other may put out their tongue to "taste" us. Posted 8 years ago

Doris Charles

Bullet Ant

Not venomous i hope Gary, i do like to see pictures of the snakes or live ones but behind the computer lol. Posted 8 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Hello Doris, they do produce a mild venom, so recent research shows, that can cause slight irritation and reddening of the skin. They bite as a last resort and it is usually due in response to trying to pick them up or handling them roughly. Something I have not yet done. Gary Posted 8 years ago