Colourforms

[Steve 88]

ok so im obviously a complete noob to garters, ive noticed there are diverse colourforms in these snakes, i was wondering if they are all sepreate spp under the thamnophis genus or if alot are CB morphs. also pictures of the many different coloured garters would be great ;).

thanks

Steve.

[Stefan-A]

There are a few intentionally bred colour morphs, about 35 species currently recognized, about 50 subspecies and countless wild morphs.

sp. = species
ssp. = subspecies
spp. = all or several species of the same genus

[adamanteus]

also pictures of the many different coloured garters would be great ;).

You will find quite a few photos here...

http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets/index.php?title=Photographic_Library

Any member can add to this library, if they have good, clear photographs that illustrate the species/sub-species.

[Steve 88]

ah ok, thats clearer now thank you.