Common Garter Snakes in Southeastern Wisconsin on March 24, 2022

This time of year Garter Snakes can be found coming out of hibernation and enjoying some of the mild temperatures of spring. They are a little sluggish or dormant but some are starting to come alive. I found some today on a walk and took some photos of them. I also found a Brown DeKay’s snake that was about the size of a large night crawler. I assume these are Common Garter Snakes, please correct me if I am wrong, thank you. It was a mostly cloudy day with some rain at times, cold temps at 34-37 degrees. Images were taken on March 24, 2022.

The Common Garter Snake’s forked tongue…

Common Garter Snake

Common Garter Snake

Common Garter Snake

Common Garter Snake

Common Garter Snake

Brown DeKay’s Snake

Brown DeKay’s Snake

Common Garter Snake

Common Garter Snake

Common Garter Snake