So what are some of your favorite ways to spot garters (And other reptiles) in their native habitat.
I've never had much luck spotting anything but frogs, turtles and very rarely the retreating tail of a snake disturbed from its basking.
I now birdwatchers have their tricks, what are yours for snake spotting? Good places, times, methods, etc.

I've already reviewed some guides to native snakes in the area, but what next?