Common Garter Snake on Steinke Basin Trail

Yup, it’s that time of year. The snakes are out.  Now, most people prefer not to see snakes at the park. Most never will.  They need not worry. The snakes at Devil’s Lake State Park are pretty much harmless save one, the Timber Rattler.  We regularly hear from people who fear meeting one at the park.  Honestly, the odds of an average visitor actually seeing a Timber Rattler at Devil’s Lake State Park is astronomical. They are there, but not usually where the crowds are.

This guy (picture above) is a common Garter snake who we met on the Steinke Basin trail about an hour ago.  Garter snakes are pretty much harmless unless some dingbat harasses one. In that case they just might get bit.  Although a garter snake bite is not going to kill you, it can give you quite a pinch!

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