Manitoba
Garter Snake Species Found in Manitoba
- Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis radix
- Common Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis
Legal Status in Manitoba
Section 45 of Manitoba’s Wildlife Act prohibits the possession of native wildlife unless otherwise authorized by a licence or regulations. There are some legal distinctions between reptiles and amphibians listed on Schedule A to the Act — some are listed as reptiles and amphibians, some as protected species, and some aren’t listed on the schedule at all — but, so far as I can tell, from the point of view of the reptile keeper they aren’t relevant: if it’s native to Manitoba, you shouldn’t keep it.
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.
Articles and News
- Narcisse Snake Den Videos
- A Visit to the Narcisse Snake Dens
- Garter Snakes on a Snowbank
- Narcisse Garter Snakes Out Early
- New Research into Red Garter Snakes
- Manitoba Garter Snakes in Autumn
- The Snake Scientist
- Garter Snakes Invade Seniors’ Home in Manitoba
- SF Examiner on the Narcisse Snake Dens
- Narcisse Garter Snakes Will Be Late This Year
- Seven Wonders of Canada: Narcisse Snake Dens
- A Visit to a Manitoba Snake Den
- The Narcisse Snake Dens in the Off-Season
- Largest Red-sided Garter Captured
- Garter Snakes Emerge in Manitoba
- Manitoba Garter Snake Road Mortality Reduced
- Narcisse Garter Snakes Out Early