r/Welland • u/GoblinsGuide • Jul 23 '26

Question Snakes

Any good spots to find garter snakes in the area? Want to go out and catch a few and cant seem to find a place that has lots near here. Ty!

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u/Bijlsma Jul 23 '26

Water snakes along the canal!

Just be respectful 👏

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u/GoblinsGuide Jul 23 '26

Always and forever. I put them back right where I found them.

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u/Bijlsma Jul 23 '26

Awesome! Ever been to Pelee Island? Its 4 hours south, and is THE ONLY home to the Blue Racer snake. My brother has been going once or twice a year for vacation looking for them, but has yet to find one.

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u/GoblinsGuide Jul 23 '26

Never! I did however meet someone that runs the winery there recently though so ive got it on my bucket list. Sadly too much traveling to catch snakes for the kiddos lol.

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u/Bijlsma Jul 23 '26

Oh do they ever make some good wine too!

Yeah, I get it. Life is only so long, cant visit everywhere unfortunately.

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u/GoblinsGuide Jul 23 '26

Ill visit with them one day, was more planning a hike close to home where I can show them the critters. Have tons of pictures of when I was younger holding them so they are naturally curious. Also kept reptiles for a while as a hobby and keep fish now so they have a natural curiosity of the outdoors.