Just some Canadian worms

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Kevin McRae
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Just some Canadian worms

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The weather has been great in Manitoba and I have already found three of our six snake species. This is by far the earliest I have found reptiles in Manitoba. I haven't heard too many frogs as it's quite dry in my region. I hope to get out of the city to check out some ponds for amphibians and turtles soon.

Enjoy the photos!

Here is a photo of the sand dunes in the area. Plains Hognose Snakes live in the region but they are very secretive. I've only managed to find a large female many years ago.

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I did find several Smooth Green Snakes.

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This Northern Red Belly Snake was found on the trail.

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I love their bellies.

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I found this Northern Prairie Skink under a piece of plywood.

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The Red Sided Garter Snake den in my area is already active. I found 7 males during the week but I'm sure with some warm weather there will be thousands soon.

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Some are more angry then others...

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Chris Smith
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The sand dunes habitat looks really cool! Approx. how close to the MN or ND border is this area? (No need to give up exact info.).

Thanks for posting!
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Very cool, man. Congrats on the early activity.
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Excellent post and great finds !
Thanks for sharing

Ashley
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crocdoc
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Great post. I grew up in Manitoba, so I know how unusual it is to see not one, but two species of snake that aren't garters.

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I was waiting for these pic's Kevin, sweet! It sure looks different this time of year; really dry indeed.

Chris, it's withen an hour's drive of the US border.

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nice stuff and cool habitat for canada!
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