Common Garter Snake

One of the most common snakes in North America. Mild salivary toxins harmless to humans. Often found in suburban areas.

GenusThamnophis

RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Photo: kclarksdnhmorg · Source: iNaturalist · License: CC BY 4.0

Common Garter Snake

Photo: kclarksdnhmorg · Source: iNaturalist · License: CC BY 4.0

Common Garter Snake

Danger Score

Final Danger Score

Venom Core

Lethality weighted 55% (potency × yield). Clinical weighted 45% (real-world CFR).

Modifiers

Multiplicative scalers - amplify or reduce existing danger, can't create it from nothing.

× Speed (1.00)0.0

× Delivery (1.00)0.0

× Encounter (1.00)0.0

Speed = antivenom window. Delivery = fang efficiency. Encounter = exposure × temperament.

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