Found a T. canescens

[Lowfur]

At least I think so...it was in my bathtub this morning, probably to escape the central Texas heat. T seems to be very traumatized, never musked, but did attempt to strike when we put it into a quarantine viv. I only have one picture as of now, and when I can get better light tomorrow I will get more pics for a more accurate guess at species. It has a large head and large eyes, solid light brown coloring with ivory/cream colored belly scales. It's also very shy and has no interest in nightcrawlers, I will try to offer them again tomorrow to see if it will eat, but I've read they are "fish specialists" so I might try some guppies.

[Stefan-A]

If I didn't know any better, I'd call that a Masticophis flagellum.

[Lowfur]

Hmm, that does look pretty similar to what we have! Any ideas on how they are as pets? Or temperament wise? Is it a good friend for a garter?

[Stefan-A]

According to what I've heard, terrible. On all three counts.

[Lowfur]

Thanks Stefan, we decided to release it back in the yard.

[infernalis]

Thanks Stefan, we decided to release it back in the yard.


Kudos, it's for the best.

[ConcinusMan]

Good grief if that comes up in your bathtub I shudder to think about what else could. Also makes me wonder why there's an open pipe somewhere

[Lowfur]

One of the many setbacks of living in rural Texas! All sorts of wildlife thik they are welcome in my house