narrow-headed garter snake

[AntTheDestroyer]

Does anyone keep or know anyone that keeps Thamnophis rufipunctatus? I know that they are not doing well in the wild but I have found a few sources that suggest people might keep in captivity. They are really unique looking and have some neat color variations. I wonder how they do in captivity and if I would be able to find captive bread specimens.

[Eddie]

I love the the third pic!! They are very unique. I wanted to work with them many years ago but decided to stick with easterns. Good luck on your quest!

[Albert Clark]

Does anyone keep or know anyone that keeps Thamnophis rufipunctatus? I know that they are not doing well in the wild but I have found a few sources that suggest people might keep in captivity. They are really unique looking and have some neat color variations. I wonder how they do in captivity and if I would be able to find captive bread specimens.

Never seen them b4 Ant, but I will keep an eye out for them. I'll be doing some travelling soon and I will keep you posted. Are they a mid western species, eastern states , or western? From your pics they may be a coastal species.

[guidofatherof5]

I'm not sure but they are probably protected in their respective ranges NM, AZ. and certainly Mexico.

[guidofatherof5]

Narrow-headed Gartersnake - Thamnophis rufipunctatus

[Albert Clark]

Thanks. I'll check the literature but off hand do you know if its a federal protection or is it like native species and centered around a state protection/ endangered type issue?

[guidofatherof5]

My guess would be it State protection. I've never seen these in the hobby, that I can remember.

[Albert Clark]

Thanks, I've never seen them in my life or heard of them. They actually resemble the anaconda except for the elongated head and snout. And of course the size, eye location , and scale type.

[AntTheDestroyer]

I'm not sure but they are probably protected in their respective ranges NM, AZ. and certainly Mexico.

My guess would be it State protection. I've never seen these in the hobby, that I can remember.

That is kind of what I was afraid of. If you have not seen them in the hobby then I don't hold much hope.

I love the the third pic!! They are very unique. I wanted to work with them many years ago but decided to stick with easterns. Good luck on your quest!

Were you able to find some back then? I would be interested in any info you have about them in captivity.

Thanks, I've never seen them in my life or heard of them. They actually resemble the anaconda except for the elongated head and snout. And of course the size, eye location , and scale type.

I had not heard of them until recently as well. Yeah I really like their pattern.

[Eddie]

The reason I never got them was because I could never find any available. I do really love the way they look. Good luck finding some!