ID help

[Bruce Aird]

I took some pictures of a Thamnophis species that was new to me while on vacation in Texas this past weekend. I'm from the west coast so have never encountered this one in the field before. I was hoping someone could confirm the ID as a Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake or correct it if that's wrong. The snake was about 18 inches long and was the brightest blue I've ever seen on a garter or ribbon snake. Thanks!

Bruce

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[Stefan-A]

I believe your ID is correct, but I'm not 100% sure. It's definitely a T. proximus.

[MasSalvaje]

I know know nothing about how to ID a Ribbon so I will leave that to others, but those are awesome shots of an amazing specimen!

Thanks for sharing!

-Thomas

[guidofatherof5]

Looks Ribbonish to me:D
Been awhile since I've kept any or even seen any.

[infernalis]

Love the blue colouring.

Thamnophis proximus orarius

native range includes Texas.

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Bruce :)

[Bruce Aird]

Thanks to all of you for your welcomes and replies. The consensus I'm hearing is that this is a Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake, and that it's just a really bright one. I'd never seen one before my wife found this one. I thought it was a really gorgeous animal. Our west coast garters and ribbons aren't nearly this handsome! http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/images/icons/icon9.gif That's it for me for now. Thanks again!

Bruce