Help identify this garter!

[Sgt.Stadinko]

I live in Northwestern Mississippi and caught this little guy two weeks ago. I'ld like to know his scientific name to do more research on him. Anybody got a clue?

[Cazador]

Hi Matthew, and welcome to the forum. There are quite a few people on this forum that are really good at identifying garter, ribbon, and even water snakes, but they'll need to see a picture (and maybe ask you a few questions).

However, our site security protocol won't allow you to post pictures until you've made a few posts. This protocol cuts down on the amount of spam we receive. In the meantime, have a look around, and enjoy your stay.

Rick

P.S. Here's a link to a thread that will show how to post pictures (http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/site-feedback-suggestions-questions/1008-guide-posting-pictures.html).

[enigma200316]

WOW!!!! Rick you beat James to it........:D

Welcome to the forum Matthew and can't wait to see pics, its like are crazy little thing here, we love pics............;)

[anji1971]

Hello, and welcome!!:)

[salzar]

hi there and welcome too ,
we want pix!!!! love to see your mississippi snake !! I use to live around meridian, there were some very big water snakes there .
bye
michelle

[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard, Matthew. :)

[adamanteus]

Hi Matthew, and welcome to the forum.:)

[Snaky]

Welcome to the forum, enjoy it here :)

[adamanteus]

WOW!!!! Rick you beat James to it........:D

I have to go to bed sometimes, Justin!:rolleyes:

[Sgt.Stadinko]

I'm trying to post a pic, but it says my file is too big. Help?

[adamanteus]

Can you reduce the resolution on your PC before posting the pic?:)

[Lori P]

Welcome Mathew, hope you enjoy it here!!

[Sid]

Welcome to the forum Matthew. Look forwars to the photo.

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Matthew :)

[enigma200316]

I have to go to bed sometimes, Justin!:rolleyes:


yeah, guess your entitled to that James..........:rolleyes:;)

[Sgt.Stadinko]

OK! Here's the pic (I hope).http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/S4010006.JPG

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

i'm pretty sure thats an eastern garter snake (Thamnophis Sirtalis Sirtalis), only other thing it could be which i dont think it is(only if people disagree with me) a red-sided that hasnt got its color yet

[Sid]

Totally agree with Reed on this one. Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis- Easter Garter. You'll find info here under "Care sheets". Check under the species Common Garter.

[anji1971]

What a pretty snake! How big is he? Looks really small in that picture!! I love the checker pattern down his sides, my eastern only shows that when she's stuffed full of salmon!!:D

[enigma200316]

Deff. a T. s. sirtalis, and a nice looking one also!!!!!!:)

[salzar]

oh boy that is one nice snake , I would love to get an eastern one my self , but alas I need another tank!
I think sal would not like such a big roommate!! heee haa
bye
thanks for posting the pix by the way!!!
bye
michelle

[ssssnakeluvr]

definitely an eastern...thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis..very pretty little one!!!!!!