I just wanted to share a pic of my Ribbon snake. If you see anything interesting please reply. The first pic is my tank, the left has the water bowl and the right has a fake plant and a clump of rocks I made into a hideing spot for him. The second is Jason slithering comeing out of his hiding rocks.
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My Ribbon Snake
Scientist4life
Mar 11, 2005 08:47 PM
Replies (4)
chris_mcmartin
Mar 12, 2005 06:58 AM
>>I just wanted to share a pic of my Ribbon snake. If you see anything interesting please reply.
That is the most garter-snake-looking ribbon snake I've ever seen! 
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Chris McMartin
www.mcmartinville.com
I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet
Scientist4life
Mar 12, 2005 03:01 PM
I think you are right, the main reason I posted this is to correctly idedify it, so I personally believe it is a Garter but what species?
wayne13114
Mar 12, 2005 03:10 PM
looks like an Eastern garter (thamnophis s sirtalis) where is it from?
wayne
chris_mcmartin
Mar 12, 2005 08:18 PM
>>looks like an Eastern garter (thamnophis s sirtalis) where is it from?
If it's from a pet store, try to trace the supply chain back to the wholesaler. Depending on where the wholesaler is located, you might be able to narrow it down to a few species (assuming the wholesaler is gathering his stock "fairly" locally).
Also, get a field guide to garters and key it out by checking things like labial count.
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Chris McMartin
www.mcmartinville.com
I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet
