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    New UK member

    Hi Everyone,

    I just joined the forum today and wanted to say "Hello" to you all. So... Hello!

    My name is James, I live near Manchester in the UK. I've kept reptiles of many types most of my life, Garters were always my favourite snakes. For the past few years I've been out of the hobby, but I just bought an adult pair of T.marcianus as my reintroduction, hopefully they'll breed for me.

    I'm looking for other Thamnophis species, of course, and I've posted a thread in the classified section to see what comes back.

    I'm looking forward to chatting to as many of you as possible.

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    Hi and welcome! This is a great forum with lots of experienced keepers. I´m fairly new in the hobby, having acquired my first garter last november.
    Good luck with your marcianus!
    Regards //Chris

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    Re: New UK member

    Hi James and welcome to the forum . I know you will like it here.

    Which sub-species of marcianus do you have? Would love to see photos.

    Sid

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    Thanks for the welcome guys. I have T. m. marcianus. I don't think the other two sub-species are available are they?

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    Re: New UK member

    Welcome aboard, James.

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    Welcom to the forum and enjoy it

    I don't think you'll be able to have any other marcianus species... It' s a mission impossible.

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    Welcome from The Netherlands, James
    Have a lot of read and postfun.

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    Re: New UK member

    Hi James,

    Congratulations on finding the forum. I'm sure you'll love it here. Be sure to have a look at the monthly photo contests as well. Kind regards,

    Rick

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    Once again, thank you all for the welcome. I'm really pleased that so many of you have taken the time to respond. I wish I had found this forum before!

    Am I wrong in thinking there are three sub-species of T.marcianus? There is T.m. marcianus, T.m. praeocularis and T.m. bovallii, am I correct, or is Thamnophis bovallii now seen as a a distinct species? Anybody sure on this?

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    Hi James,

    The 31st species of garter snake was described in 2000, but it was just officially recognized last year (2006). You can find a complete listing for the 31 species here (Species Guide - gartersnake.info). Though it's not an "official" website, the listing is current and accurate. Thamnophis marcianus bovallii remains a subspecies... found in Nicaragua. I noticed that we have 32 listed on our caresheets page (http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets...itle=Main_Page), but T.s. tetrataenia is included (and properly designated as a subspecies) because of its "special" status. Let us know if you'd like more info.

    Rick
    Last edited by Cazador; 02-18-2007 at 05:59 PM. Reason: Wanted to clarify the ending.

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