VUVulnerable
Giant Garter Snake
Thamnophis gigas
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_garter_snake
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in NATRICIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Giant Garter Snake classified as Vulnerable?
Giant Garter Snake is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Giant Garter Snake live?
Giant Garter Snake occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Giant Garter Snake?
The main threats to Giant Garter Snake are 1.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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