Question about gender

[Brittany26]

I know this isn't the place to go for a 100% accurate answer, but I just wanted some of your educated opinions:)
I've had Steavy for 8 years and I was sure he was a male because of his small size (16 inches). But yesterday I was reading your topic on snake genders and it got me thinking maybe a Steavy is a Stephanie :(
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Any thoughts?

[guidofatherof5]

Here's a link to a thread you can study while you're waiting for answers.
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/breeding/5069-sexing-pics.html

[indigoman]

My thoughts are stay with Steavy.

[Brittany26]

My thoughts are stay with Steavy.
Yeah I wasn't planning on changing his name regardless :D

[Spankenstyne]

Sometimes angles can make things deceiving in pics. To my eyes the pic you posted looks female. A side pic of the tail would also be helpful. There is a chart here near the bottom of the page that many find helpful: Alan's Garter Snakes - Maintenance of Garter Snakes (http://www.gartersnake.co.uk/maintenance.htm)
The top 3 on this are female, bottom 2 male.