Hello We were out riding the dirtbike yesterday and found this little guy. He was basking with four normal colored garters, and he doesnt really look like a fox snake, he has more the body type and typical stripe pattern down his back like a garter!! ive been into snakes for a long time and have never seen this color. Hope someone can help me out! Thanks a ton!!!
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07-06-2009, 08:59 PM #1Hi, I'm New Here!
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Does anyone know what this little guy is?
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07-06-2009, 10:43 PM #2Hi, I'm New Here!
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Re: Does anyone know what this little guy is?
Hey I just took two more pics, just know the last one was a little fuzzy thanks!
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07-06-2009, 11:14 PM #3Mr Thamnophis
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Re: Does anyone know what this little guy is?
thats a brown snake, storeria species. looks like a gravid female...
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07-07-2009, 12:18 AM #4"First shed In Progress"
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Re: Does anyone know what this little guy is?
Beautiful, beautiful snake! Are you going to keep her even though she's not a garter?
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07-07-2009, 12:26 AM #5Forum Moderator
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Re: Does anyone know what this little guy is?
Definitely a Storeria. If it's indeed a gravid female, I recommend releasing it as soon as possible.
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07-07-2009, 01:08 AM #6Moderator
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Re: Does anyone know what this little guy is?
Yes, gravid Storeria dekayi. Best to let the girl go.
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07-07-2009, 04:14 AM #7"First shed, A Success"
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Re: Does anyone know what this little guy is?
out of curiosity, why do you suggest letting go? Do they not handle captivity well or are there other reasons?
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07-07-2009, 04:34 AM #8Forum Moderator
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Re: Does anyone know what this little guy is?
That, too. The stress from being in captivity may well result in the death of the whole clutch. Another reason would be that it's not sustainable to collect gravid females, as it pretty much maximizes the damage to the population.
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07-07-2009, 06:35 AM #9Hi, I'm New Here!
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Thanks guys!! I let her go asap!! I'm wondering how common they are in Illinois, just curious because I've never seen one? She was gorgeous! Really feisty too I didn't handle verso she should have been minimally stressed. Thanks again
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07-07-2009, 07:05 AM #10"First shed, A Success"
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Re: Does anyone know what this little guy is?
Storeria can be quite common in some areas. An adaptable animal found in city lots, backyards, to deep woods and farm country. Originally Posted by bwiegmann
Thanks guys!! I let her go asap!! I'm wondering how common they are in Illinois, just curious because I've never seen one? She was gorgeous! Really feisty too I didn't handle verso she should have been minimally stressed. Thanks again
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