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this is a female Eastern Garter from Bedford County, Virginia and SOME of her babies which were born August 13th. there were 53 in all, but one was stillborn. i've caught Garters just about all my life, but never seen one around here before with red between the scales like this female.

That's sweet. I would hang onto her.
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Mike
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thanks again, Mike! i am thinking about keeping her. but, i gotta let the little guys go. just too many of them.

I caught a huge female in a neighboring state that had peach/orange between the scales. Also had peach under the tail and neck.nice snake!

nice and very interesting! where are you located? which neighboring state?

I am in pa.The snake was in the pine barrens 6 years ago.You don't see many garters in the pine barrens.

"thanks again, Mike! i am thinking about keeping her. but, i gotta let the little guys go. just too many of them."

53 babies too many? You think? LOL Excellent looking Garter Greg. Very interesting that she has some red on her. Also love her nice dorsal stripe. Anyway, if I end up going, I'll see you at Manassas show Saturday.

Steve

ha! yeah, that puts me somewhere in the neighborhood of about 83 snakes right now! lol! she is kind of unique. that would be great if you can make the show! i'll look for you there.

greg

Greg,

The female is sweet looking! It would be interesting to see if any of the babies grow up looking like her. Are you keeping any of the babies?

Scott

thanks! i'm wondering the same thing. i may try and keep a couple of the babies.

greg

are you selling any of the babies? lemme know,thanks Dave