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dashnu
10-12-2008, 02:47 PM
These guys are under special concern in Maine, however I was lucky enough to find one today poking around my lawn. I will fill out my usual report for the state and take the usuaul pics in hopes that someday they give me a permit.

Anyways take a look, real sharp looking guy..

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pE6JhoCiUdHtgNVRmK1STHxjE5sZex6QPp06uMLDaQDj-Jm7xL3xjnnfIvJje_qJv

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pTta63zOqJmTJseMcQvn9Dj7LEGXQgQq6QPEouUbpkN-AircpvaZj3rkoHo6MsSLw

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1p76wZh2mHTwWmJi5zIh3Wx5iV8kf4Cr84RQdIB7kW2NV9KHM oyJDW2OdjgaKAmS5g

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1plIQHDx0mV6bFklCzuu1PdSFU5bJ-GdmB2eYQ4922BhM_3dyeCYMXB1lXf03A4_a6

Greatest thing about this is it means there is a mommy and daddy near by :D Kinda cool to know an animal under special concern is located near your house..

btw - next on my list, the timber rattle snake has been expired in Maine since like 1945 I think, someday someday ;)
Stefan-A
10-12-2008, 02:50 PM
Nice find indeed. :)
Zephyr
10-12-2008, 02:53 PM
Wow.
Just around your house?
Neat. :)
Good find.
Garter_Gertie
10-12-2008, 03:07 PM
Gosh! But that looks like a 'normal' MN Common Eastern Garter. Though maybe the stripe doesn't go up as high on the head.

Weird the ribbons and easterns look so much a like.

Good find and good luck with your permit.
dashnu
10-12-2008, 03:32 PM
nope pretty sure its a ribbon, a northen or eastern. Not 100% sure though. Maybe Stefan could pin point it for us, Stefan ?

Yea he was right in my lawn, my daughters were rolling down the hill and a saw him. Wasnt really even looking.
Zephyr
10-12-2008, 03:33 PM
Definitely a ribbon. The labial scales are unmarked. :)
Sid
10-12-2008, 03:39 PM
Most definately a Ribbon and I believe an Eastern. Note the little white bar in front of the eyes. Nice find.
dashnu
10-12-2008, 03:43 PM
Most definately a Ribbon and I believe an Eastern. Note the little white bar in front of the eyes. Nice find.

Yea, google-ing around I see images with both northern and easterns with that white bar.

Still trying to pin point it :D
bsol
10-12-2008, 03:44 PM
Brett are you allowed to keep them?
dashnu
10-12-2008, 03:46 PM
Brett are you allowed to keep them?

ha NO! I cant keep anything really.

So I am sticking with a Northern Based on location.
infernalis
10-12-2008, 04:13 PM
Brett, That is a nice ribbon. I like that brown on the head.:D
dashnu
10-12-2008, 04:16 PM
Brett, That is a nice ribbon. I like that brown on the head.:D

Thanks, I thought the season was just about over here but found this guy today and a redbelly the other day. Things slowing down out in your neck of the woods?
infernalis
10-12-2008, 05:01 PM
Yeah, all encounters lately are Dekayi snakes. My kids spotted a garter down by the creek, but all my boards have nothing under them for over a week now.

They seem to prefer the cooler weather.

The one rustling leaves yesterday was pretty, I have 7 of them, so I left her be:cool:
jitami
10-12-2008, 07:03 PM
What a great find Brett! Very pretty little ribbon!
Snake lover 3-25
10-13-2008, 08:11 PM
wow that ribon is beautiful!!!!!:D great find:D
reptile3
10-13-2008, 08:13 PM
wow, that is awesome.. what a great looking snakie!!

Why can't I find any snakes... LOL I have a huge backyard with lots of trees.
Aundrea
10-13-2008, 08:24 PM
OMG That is a nice little ribbon!! :D
prattypus
10-13-2008, 09:08 PM
I dig me some garters, but there's just something sleek about ribbons...maybe I'll have one someday.
Snaky
10-14-2008, 05:18 AM
That's indeed a nice find.:)
ssssnakeluvr
10-14-2008, 07:57 AM
I dig me some garters, but there's just something sleek about ribbons...maybe I'll have one someday.

ahem.....:rolleyes:


ribbons anyone?? (http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/general-talk/4259-ribbons-anyone.html)

if you are interested.....:D