Butler’s Gartersnake

The 2024 Collaboration with Wildlife Preservation Canada

In a collaboration to bring awareness to Canada’s species at risk, Wildlife Preservation Canada and signature member of Artists for Conservation Sarah McComb Turbitt created a challenge for Sarah to paint as many endangered Canadian species as she can during January 2024. In this collection, 15% will be donated to WPC. WPC saves critically endangered species whose numbers in the wild are so low that hands-on action is the last defence to save them from extinction. WPC is the only organization in Canada to provide this critical need for wildlife in recovery efforts across the country, from the single population of endangered frogs in BC to the disappearing pollinators across Ontario.

“Despite its smaller size and secretive behaviour, the Butler’s gartersnake has a smaller range than most of Ontario’s snake species. Although it looks very similar to other Ontario snakes, the Butler’s gartersnake is unique in its diet, habitat, and range.” Wildlife Preservation Canada actively is working “to protect the Butler’s gartersnake from threat by supplementing wild populations and perfecting conservation techniques.” Learn more about how you can help at wildlifepreservation.ca.

Reference photography for inspiration was kindly provided by Kathleen Woodhouse.

All original artwork is hand-signed by Sarah McComb-Turbitt and includes a certificate of authenticity and white cotton gloves for handling the painting upon delivery.