Where to see a Common Garter Snake in Alabama

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 27 Alabama state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Mallard-Fox Creek Wildlife Management Area
2. Chewacla State Park
3. DeSoto State Park
4. Monte Sano State Park
5. Buck's Pocket State Park
6. Saint Stephens State Forest
7. Wind Creek State Park
8. Chickasaw State Park
9. Fort Toulouse State Park
10. Oak Mountain State Park
11. Rickwood Caverns State Park
12. Lake Guntersville State Park
13. Cathedral Caverns State Park
14. Joe Wheeler State Park
15. Elk River Lodge State Park
16. Frank Jackson State Park
17. Geneva State Forest
18. Sumter State Park
19. Lake Lurleen State Park
20. Tannehill State Park
21. Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area
22. Weogufka State Forest
23. Gulf State Park
24. Meaher State Park
25. Historic Blakeley State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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