Snakes in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has just five snake species, none of which are venomous. The maritime garter snake found throughout the Canadian province is the largest species, the adults reaching lengths between 40 cm and 60 cm. It has various habitats, including forests, fields, shorelines, wetlands, and rocky areas. The northern ribbon snake, found in south-central Nova Scotia, occurs in regions close to water sources like wetlands, coves, shorelines, and streams.
Besides natural surroundings, snakes occur in urban locations too. In an incident in 2018, a woman in a grocery store caught sight of a brown snake on a shopping cart, its tail twisted around it. However, it caused no harm and was sealed inside a box.
| Groups | Venomous | Non-venomous |
|---|---|---|
| Garter Snakes | – | Eastern Ribbon Snake Maritime Garter Snake |
| Opheodrys | – | Smooth Green Snake |
| Diadophis | – | Northern Ring-necked Snake |
| Storeria | – | Red-bellied Snake |
