Is it possible for different types of garter to produce babies?

[astraltressa]

For example can a checked garter mate with a common garter and produce offspring?

[guidofatherof5]

Maybe, but why? Hybrids are mutts and have no value in the hobby. They can also taint genetic bloodlines. I don't mean to come off as harsh, I'm a purest and see no reason for hybrids.

[astraltressa]

Maybe, but why? Hybrids are mutts and have no value in the hobby. They can also taint genetic bloodlines. I don't mean to come off as harsh, I'm a purest and see no reason for hybrids.


Im not a breeder, I was just curious if it was possible.

[Zdravko092368]

Yes they can, I believe all Thamnophis can cross breed. I have a scotti/radix hybrid myself that was made accidentally by a friend.

The radix originates from Iowa and Scotti from Mexico, their genetics are pretty far apart as far as garters go and they crossed no problems.

[Albert Clark]

Intergrades happen in the wild and is natural. Usually it's just a matter of close bordered geographical locations/ species and subspecies. To do it ( hybridization) in the terrarium with completely differing animals (garters) is really unnecessary and does muddy the true characteristics / taxonomy.