ls this a garter snake?

[stevezmom]

This is the 4th one l've found in the last 2 years. The other 3 were tiny. Just curious to know what they are. l am in Northern California. Thanks in advance for the help!:)



http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/mzbehavin_2006/Picture286.jpg

[Stefan-A]

No, that is definitely not a garter snake. Looks like a sharp-tailed snake (Contia tenuis).

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you with the forum. Welcome.

[jitami]

I agree, sharp-tailed... I found one a few years ago and had to ask what it was at the time, too :) There should be a little pointy hook at the end of it's tail. They're supposed to be very difficult to keep in captivity so are probably better left where found. Thanks for the pic, though. I think they're absolutely beautiful little snakes! The one I found was completely docile, too.

[stevezmom]

Thanks for the reply. l looked up the species and everything makes sense. Glad to know they are harmless. Thanks again!

[Stefan-A]

No problem. :)

[Snake lover 3-25]

welcome to the forum:) neat find:)

[adamanteus]

Hi April, and welcome to the forum.:)

[gregmonsta]

Greetings :D

[drache]

welcome to the forum
very pretty snake - even if not a garter

[Steven@HumboldtHerps]

Here are a few more pics of this beautiful little snake! "Sharpie" is a WC Contia tenuis from near Willow Creek, CA in eastern Humboldt County. This species normally feed on small slugs in the wild, but will also feed on very small salamanders. My captive specimen will only feed on Batrachoseps (slender salamanders). This has sustained Sharpie since April 2007. He (?) usually takes the tail first (slenders are capable of caudal autotomy, where the tail may break on multiple axis planes) in 1 or 2 breaks, and will then hunt for the rest of the animal. This is a high maintenance snake, where temperature and humidity must be carefully monitored at all times.

http://www.humboldtherps.com/images/HCHSimage-Sharp-tailed_Snake_A3_Horse_Linto_Creek_near_Willow_Cree k_CA_04-07-2007.JPG

http://www.humboldtherps.com/images/HCHSimage-Sharp-tailed_Snake_A1_Horse_Linto_Creek_near_Willow_Cree k_CA_04-07-2007.JPG

http://www.humboldtherps.com/images/2008-06-19HCHSimage-WC_Contia_tenuis_feeding_on_Batrachoseps1B.JPG

[Snake lover 3-25]

very pretty little snakes!!

[snakems]

Here are a few more pics of this beautiful little snake! "Sharpie" is a WC Contia tenuis from near Willow Creek, CA in eastern Humboldt County. This species normally feed on small slugs in the wild, but will also feed on very small salamanders. My captive specimen will only feed on Batrachoseps (slender salamanders). This has sustained Sharpie since April 2007. He (?) usually takes the tail first (slenders are capable of caudal autotomy, where the tail may break on multiple axis planes) in 1 or 2 breaks, and will then hunt for the rest of the animal. This is a high maintenance snake, where temperature and humidity must be carefully monitored at all times.

http://www.humboldtherps.com/images/HCHSimage-Sharp-tailed_Snake_A3_Horse_Linto_Creek_near_Willow_Cree k_CA_04-07-2007.JPG

http://www.humboldtherps.com/images/HCHSimage-Sharp-tailed_Snake_A1_Horse_Linto_Creek_near_Willow_Cree k_CA_04-07-2007.JPG

http://www.humboldtherps.com/images/2008-06-19HCHSimage-WC_Contia_tenuis_feeding_on_Batrachoseps1B.JPG

those pictures are amazing! lol they brought me a LARGE smile! lol:D

[stevezmom]

Wow what a great group you guys have on this forum! l usually go to forums when l have questions about something l have little or no knowledge of and l have to say this is the friendliest bunch l have ran into!! Almost makes me want to get a snake :D

[Stefan-A]

Wow what a great group you guys have on this forum! l usually go to forums when l have questions about something l have little or no knowledge of and l have to say this is the friendliest bunch l have ran into!! Almost makes me want to get a snake :D
You need a snake. Everybody needs at least one snake. ;)

[gregmonsta]

:rolleyes: or 10 :D

[guidofatherof5]

They're just like that movie>>>> Cheaper by the Dozens>>>>:D

[Snake lover 3-25]

lol who'd stop at 10? look at steve!!! he's got HUNDREDS!!!!!:p

[guidofatherof5]

lol who'd stop at 10? look at steve!!! he's got HUNDREDS!!!!!:p

Yeah, but their all so small. Well, they once were.
Just to clarify, I don't have hundreds. Only a hundred or so.:D

[k2l3d4]

:rolleyes: or 10 :D


Heck, I've got two... and a very good possibility of more on the way. :p

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, April :)

[Snake lover 3-25]

lol a hundred or so????