Where to see a Common Garter Snake in Alabama

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 28 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. Cedar Creek State Park
  7. Saint Stephens State Forest
  8. Wind Creek State Park
  9. Chickasaw State Park
  10. Fort Toulouse State Park
  11. Oak Mountain State Park
  12. Rickwood Caverns State Park
  13. Lake Guntersville State Park
  14. Cathedral Caverns State Park
  15. Joe Wheeler State Park
  16. Elk River Lodge State Park
  17. Frank Jackson State Park
  18. Geneva State Forest
  19. Sumter State Park
  20. Lake Lurleen State Park
  21. Tannehill State Park
  22. Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area
  23. Weogufka State Forest
  24. Gulf State Park
  25. Meaher 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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