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Garter snake?

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:53 pm
by yuccahead
I came across this guy earlier today. This was the second time this week I came across a snake in the trail and didn't see it until it began moving away. This one was about 24" long. Not sure of the ID though.

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Re: Garter snake?

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:42 pm
by azatrox
Yes, that is a Western Terrestrial garter snake (Thamnophis elegans).

-Kris

Re: Garter snake?

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:46 am
by yuccahead
azatrox wrote:Yes, that is a Western Terrestrial garter snake (Thamnophis elegans).

-Kris
Thanks Kris and welcome aboard...jump in anytime.

Re: Garter snake?

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:23 am
by azatrox
Thanks for the warm welcome! :)

-Kris

Re: Garter snake?

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:22 am
by reptilist
Welcome to DUSA, Kris!

Re: Garter snake?

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:54 pm
by azatrox
Thanks Terry!

-Kris