Quebec
Garter Snake Species Found in Quebec
- Eastern Ribbon Snake Thamnophis sauritus
- Common Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis
Legal Status in Quebec
Common Garter Snakes are among the species of wildlife native to Quebec that may be kept in captivity for personal reasons without a licence: see the Règlement sur les animaux en captivité (English translation). A maximum of 10 individuals may be kept of all allowed species. Native wildlife kept in captivity may not be sold or killed. No other reptile found in Quebec may be kept in captivity without a licence.
The keeping of native and exotic wildlife may be subject to local by-laws and ordinances, as well as other laws at the provincial or federal level not mentioned here. This page is not a definitive source. Please consult the authorities in your area.
For more information on the legal status of reptiles and amphibians in Canada, please visit CARCNET’s Legal Protection for Amphibians and Reptiles page.