T.s.tetrataenia pics :)

[ZombieKitty]

I was extremely lucky enough to get an '07 pair of these in December, and they are currently in brumation. Bladeblaster over on RFUK has kindly agreed for me to use his pics, hope you like them!

Male; Christian

Female; Dita

Too cute!


Oh and a couple of pics of the adorable little concinnus from on the day i got them whilst im here..

Male; Piglet

Female; Zippy

[EasternGirl]

Beautiful snakes! The one with the two heads peeking out of the hide is precious...you should put that in a contest! Great names too!

[ZombieKitty]

Thanks

I cant take credit for that pic as i didnt take it, but it does make me smile lots every time i see it When they first arrived by courier they were doing exactly the same thing. Its very cute!

[guidofatherof5]

Great looking snakes.

[ConcinusMan]

No, those are no good. Might as well send them to me so I can dispose of them for you.

[EasternGirl]

They are all very gorgeous snakes...but I especially love the one in the second pic...the blue and orangish snake...that is a T.s.tetrataenia? The colors are amazing...just stunning! What area are they native to?

[ConcinusMan]

The first, second, and third pic are Thamnophis sirtalis (T.s.) tetrataenia. And yes, there aren't very many people that don't think they're gorgeous. They are considered by many to be North America's most beautiful snake.

Unfortunately, they are off limits to us here in the USA. They are also known as the San Fransisco garter snake, and are a federally endangered species. Penalties for collecting, trafficking, or possession are pretty severe.

California Red Sided garter snake (T.s. infernalis) can look similar, be just as beautiful, and won't get us into trouble with the law.

[gregmonsta]

Lovely gorgeous concinnus pair you have there.

[EasternGirl]

Yes, the California Red Sided looks very similar to the San Fran garter...gorgeous colors!

[Ameivaboy]

I just want to point out that it is a specific locality of infernalis that has the blue in them.
In the rest of the range they do not look like that.