NatureNorth's - Narcisse Snake Dens, Snake Log 2011

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Here's how things have been going this year:

October 13, 2011

Well, that should be about it for snake viewing for 2011. Unless we get some more real warm weather, the snake viewing season for 2011 is finished.

Sept. 19, 2011

Snakes are still milling around in the dens and surrounding areas. Good viewing will be finished soon as the colder weather drives the snakes underground. The coming weekend may be the last good snake weekend for the fall season. Don't expect to see the huge numbers that can be seen in spring, but pick a warm, sunny day and go see some snakes.

September 8, 2011

Good numbers of snakes are milling around in the dens and surrounding areas. The next couple of weeks should be good snake viewing. (Just don't expect to see the huge numbers that can be seen in spring.) Pick a warm, sunny day and go see some snakes.

May 24, 2011

The viewing season at the Narcisse Snake Dens is quickly coming to a close, with only a few hundred snakes still on site. Complete dispersal of snakes is anticipated by the beginning of June.

May 18, 2011

There were reports of good snake viewing last weekend (May 14-15), but this coming long weekend may mark the end of the viewing season for spring 2011. If you still want to see some snakes, don't wait any longer.

May 12, 2011

The emergence at the Narcisse Snake Dens is starting to decline, with only 3,000 – 5,000 snakes active at present. The decline will continue until full dispersal from the dens after the May long weekend.

May 4, 2011

The emergence at the Narcisse Snake Dens is in full swing, with 10,000 – 15,000 snakes active at the 3 southerly dens. (PR #231 is closed immediately east of Narcisse.)

May 1, 2011

After the snow melts, AGAIN, there ought to be good viewing later this week. Thousands of snakes were active on Friday, April 29, just before the snow storm. They will be out again on sunny days this week when temperatures recover a bit.

April 27, 2011

The emergence has commenced with approximately 10-15,000 snakes active at 3 of the dens. The area has dried significantly so no special footwear is required.

April 25, 2011

The weather forecast for the coming week is looking great, so the snake action should start to heat up, too. Some snakes have been seen at Den 3 at Narcisse. Our guess: the week of May 8 - 15 may be the best for viewing. The trails are still pretty wet right now, so rubber boots are a good idea.

April 20, 2011

A handful of snakes have started to emerge from Den 3 at Narcisse. Any significant snake emergence is still a week or more away. Rubber boots are required due to high water and lingering snow on the trails.

April 18, 2011

There are reports of snakes starting to emerge at other dens in southern Manitoba, but no action at the Narcisse Dens yet. The 2nd week of May is likely to be good snake viewing, but check back here often for updates.

April 13, 2011

Warm for a bit, now cold again. That will slow the snakes down. Don't count on seeing snakes until May. The 2nd week of May is likely to be good snake viewing, but check back here often for updates.

April 8, 2011

Spring is finally here! But don't expect any snakes to be out yet. The coming warmer temperatures may get things going soon though. Stay in touch!

April 1, 2011

Well, here it is April Fool's Day already! Mother Nature's big joke on us all is that winter is still hanging in there! So don't expect any snakes to be out for a while.

Here's how things went last year:

Update: October 22, 2010

Well, that's it for snake viewing for 2010 folks. Be sure and check back here starting in late March 2011 for the next spring snake viewing season. Bye for now.

October 12, 2010

Seems there's still a few snakes around. We had one report from a visitor to the dens on Oct. 10; she saw a dozen snakes.

September 28, 2010

This week's great weather forecast should make for good snake viewing. Get out and see some snakes while you still can!

September 13, 2010

The fall migration back to the Narcisse Snake Dens has commenced and will continue for a few more weeks. Good snake viewing should occur until at least the end of the first week in October. Viewing is best on warm sunny days.

September 8, 2010

Haven't heard officially from Manitoba Conservation yet, but snakes should be starting to show up back at the dens, getting ready for the long winter's sleep.

June 9, 2010

That's all folks, show's over for this year. But there's always next year!

May 31, 2010

The snakes are dispersing from the Narcisse Snake Dens and as a result the viewing season will likely be finished by this week.

May 27, 2010

Things are winding down at the Narcisse Snake Dens for the 2010 spring emergence. There will be a few snakes around, but the best viewing is over for this year.

May 21, 2010

The snake emergence at the Narcisse Snake Dens is still going strong, but don't wait much longer if you want to see snakes. This warm weather will bring the snakes out fast.

May 14, 2010

The snake emergence at the Narcisse Snake Dens is in full swing! It is anticipated that good viewing will continue through the May long weekend.

May 11, 2010

There ought to be great snake viewing later this week and through the weekend if the current forecast holds! Sunny and 20C+ temps will bring the snakes out.

May 6, 2010

The snake emergence has commenced at the Narcisse Snake Dens, however the present cool temperatures are keeping the numbers quite low. It is anticipated that the snake emergence will gain momentum once we return to more seasonal temperature.

May 2, 2010

Snake activity has not commenced at the Narcisse Snake Dens. The recent rains should help get the snakes going, once the temperatures improve again.

April 23, 2010

Only a handful of snakes have emerged thus far. It is anticipated that snake activity will start to pick up by next weekend.

April 22, 2010

Snakes are just beginning to emerge in other dens further south in the Interlake, so it will be a while yet before there is good viewing at the Narcisse Dens. Early May should be a good time for a visit.

April 21, 2010

Despite the early spring, the snakes have not yet started emerging from their winter dens. (Though the snow has been gone a while now, it still takes a long time for the temperatures below ground to reach "snake-operating" temperature.)

April 13, 2010

Despite the early return of spring, the snakes have not yet started to emerge from their winter dens. It is anticipated that the snake emergence may commence by the weekend of April 17th and 18th if the weather remains temperate.

April 8, 2010

Manitoba Conservation reports that no snakes have been seen yet at the dens. It's likely that emergence will begin soon, though.

April 3, 2010

It's been warm earlier this week, now it's cool again. Things should get going soon though, especially on sunny days, but we're a ways from prime emergence yet.

March 24, 2010

Have you looked outside today? Of course there's no snake action yet. It's white again! After what seemed like a very early spring, things have gone back to a more normal pace. But the forecast for next week is for warm weather again, so it may not be long before the snakes start to poke above ground.