February 13, 2026
Manitoba’s Narcisse Snake Dens Host 100,000 Red-Sided Garter Snakes Each Winter
In Manitoba, the Narcisse Snake Dens shelter around 100,000 red-sided garter snakes every winter. These snakes hibernate in warm limestone caves before emerging in spring to mate in huge ‘mating balls.’ This unique natural event draws curious tourists to watch one of the world’s largest snake gatherings.