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I doubt anyone will get caught. I don't think it's very high on the priority list for crime. The garter snake is not an endangered species. Animal cruelty maybe. Provincial Law

Surprising to me, animal cruelty doesn't seem to be a federal crime in Canada, except in some specific circumstances.

maybe cause specific crimes aren't done too often, else they'd add another to the list.. but animal cruelty should cover all.