SF garter snake relatives?

[justinearl]

Hi all,

I am new to the site! I am a student and was interested if there are any science-types out there who knew of a phylogeny for the garter snakes. I am particularly interested in the SF garter snake.

Thanks for any help.

[jitami]

Welcome Justin! There are a few very knowledgeable "science-types" that should be able to help you. They don't all check in regularly, but they will eventually :)

[zooplan]

What do you want to know about phylogeny?
What are your questions in detail.

[Sid]

I can't help with your question, but want to welcome you to the forum, Justin.

[Snake lover 3-25]

hi and welcome to the forum!!!!:D i'm sure someone would love to help you:D

[justinearl]

I was interested to know what the closest relative (sister taxon) to the SF garter snake is, on the species-level. I have seen a sub-species account, but nothing as to a definitive species-level phylogeny.

Thanks again
J

[zooplan]

There are a lot of different consensus trees in Rossman et al. (1996) and there were a lot of further studies since then.
The closest relativ to ´infernalis should be ´validus, ´eques, or elegans depending on which kind of probe is used.

[Stefan-A]

Nevermind.

[justinearl]

Thanks for the help

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Justin :)