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As their name suggests, this species is Wisconsin's most abundant snake. They are found in every county of the state and nearly every habitat type, although they have a preference for forest and woodlot edges and rely heavily on open canopy wetlands for overwintering.
Common gartersnakes are Wisconsin's most abundant snake. They look a lot like other gartersnakes. They have yellow stripes on the side and a light stripe running down the back.
7 kwi 2022 · Most Common Snakes in Wisconsin. The number of snake sightings people report on websites like iNaturalist allows us to see which species are the most abundant. Here are the most widespread Wisconsin snakes, in order of most common to least common: Common Garter Snakes; Red-Bellied Snake; Common Watersnake; Eastern Fox Snake; DeKay’s Brown Snake
Garter snake is the common name for small to medium-sized snakes belonging to the genus Thamnophis in the family Colubridae. They are native to North and Central America, ranging from central Canada in the north to Costa Rica in the south.
In Wisconsin, there are five types of garter snakes that one may come across, each with their own unique characteristics and habitats. One of the most commonly seen species is the Eastern Garter Snake, known for its varied coloration and distinct yellow or whitish stripe down its back.
10 lis 2014 · The Butler’s Garter Snake had been listed as threatened as of 1997, but it lost protected status in May 2013. Wisconsin residents may possess up to five individuals or eggs of each non-protected species; these limits do not apply to albinos and other clearly non-natural morphs.
Butler's Gartersnake (Thamnophis butleri), a Special Concern species in Wisconsin, prefers almost any open or semi-open canopy wetland habitat and adjacent open or semi-open canopy upland habitat, including prairies, old fields, and weedy vacant lots.
