Same subspecies different color

[Roosterboy]

(I have been told and assume that it is true) That you can cross a flame sirtalis sirtalis wih a florida blue sirtalis sirtalis. Same sub species. Just different colors. but what about different colors of eastern garters? would you have the same results(Except different colors of course:D) and can you release a native snake in a non-native color( I'm not going to i was just wondering) or would that destroy the point of camoflauge? Thanks!

[Stefan-A]

I wouldn't release a native snake in a non-native colour. Considering that the coloration is usually typical for a certain population, it makes the snake non-native, despite the fact that the same subspecies inhabits the area.

[infernalis]

I have to agree with Stefan, Locality does make a difference.