Soon after moving here four years ago I heard of local snake guru Frank Ritcey.  I had actually found his youtube channel before moving.   I’ve had the privilege of accompanying him on several night walks with tremendous success in the snake department.  Kamloops has 6 species and I’ve now been able to see them all.  I’d still be searching for 3 of them (the most difficult 3) if it wasn’t for Frank.  My photos of each specie and Frank’s excellent youtube clip below.

Northern Pacific Rattlesnake:

Rubber Boa:

Yellow-bellied Racer:

Great Basin Gopher Snake:

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake:

Common Garter Snake: