A close-up view shows a dense cluster of slender snakes coiled tightly together among dry grass stems and small rocks. The snakes have dark, almost black bodies with narrow yellow and light-colored stripes running lengthwise. Their bodies intertwine in a tangled mass, forming loops and curves that overlap in multiple layers. The setting appears outdoors on the ground, with natural debris such as twigs, dried plants, and patches of moss visible around the snakes.

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About 90 minutes north of Winnipeg, thousands of red-sided garter snakes are emerging from underground limestone caverns. Each spring, the Narcisse Snake Dens becomes one of the largest snake gatherings on the planet, and thanks to the cooler-than-usual season, there’s still time to visit this Manitoba wonder.

Each year, the number of snakes and when they begin their ritual vary, but peak in late May.
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