This garters color was not justified by the bad photo. It had a mix of colors between the scales when in the sunlight. It appeared gravid so I immediately released it. The white head was something I couldnt explain either (didnt appear ready to shed). Maybe it was piebald, but I dont know. Anyone ever find anything remotely similiar to this in the wild?
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Unusual Garter found in PA
5hawn
Oct 14, 2004 09:00 AM
Replies (3)
chailatte
Oct 14, 2004 11:17 AM
WOW! That is different, I'd have given anything for a find like that. Its pretty late for a PA garter to be gravid, most bear in July and August; but maybe you found it a while ago? Anyway, cool snake. I'm in PA and I never saw one like it.
EdK
Oct 14, 2004 03:04 PM
I have seen similar garters in the Poconos. Was that where the animal was collected?
Ed
prpipes1
Oct 15, 2004 12:11 AM
I also found a snake like that only it was a water snake. I found the animal on my last trip to the Poconos. The darn thing must have bit me 10 times.
