Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

Rattlesnakes spend much of their time on dry coulee slopes but will wander into cottonwood forests and wetlands in search of food. These snakes also enjoy sunning themselves on paved paths, so it is not uncommon to see them on pathways in west Lethbridge neighbourhoods. Rattlesnakes begin to emerge from hibernation in April. ​

Keep your eyes peeled for rattlesnakes in warm sheltered spots on the west side of the river!