Meet 7 Snakes of the Columbia River

Since snakes are common in Columbia River habitats, let’s find out more about 7 of them! Most of them have unique color patterns that will help you tell them apart from other spe

Garter SnakeGarter snakes are a unique species of snake, thanks to their ability to recycle toxins from poisonous animals. They absorb the toxins and “use” them later to poison

California Mountain KingsnakeCalifornia mountain kingsnake is endemic to western North America. It is common from southern Washington state through Oregon and California, reaching

Rubber BoaRubber boa snakes are known for resisting temperatures as low as 54 degrees Fahrenheit. They prefer grasslands, meadows, forests, and mountain areas where they seek warm

Ringneck SnakeRingneck snakes are members of the Colubridae family. They can have color patterns ranging from brown and black to blue and gray. People can identify these snakes by

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