New addition, species check?

[Charis]

Got a Petco rescue today, they've had him for quite awhile & I'd been thinking about getting him. Finally decided that even though I don't really have room, I can make some for him. They had him marked as Thamnophis sirtilis, I don't know much about the different species but do know there are 12 sub-species of sirtilis. Is he a sirtilis sirtilis or something else? Also I'm thinking it's a male & will try to get some better pictures to get your opinions. The picture isn't great, I'll try to get some better ones later. Thanks!

[guidofatherof5]

Very nice addition to your family. An underside of the tail photo will be best for sexing help.
Give him a little time to settle in and he should do fine.

[Stefan-A]

T. proximus. Or T. sauritus. I want to say T. sauritus sackenii, but I'm not sure.

[ssssnakeluvr]

definitely not sirtalis.....is a ribbon...not sure the exact species

[Charis]

The mexican ribbon, can't remember the Latin at the moment, looked pretty close. I haven't looked up the other ones that Stephan mentioned besides the T. proximus yet though.

[drache]

pretty snake

[Charis]

T. proximus. Or T. sauritus. I want to say T. sauritus sackenii, but I'm not sure.

You are good! I looked them up & I think he is a T. sauritus sackenii. In a few days I'll try & get some better pictures to confirm that though. He was a little upset by the car ride, so going to leave him alone for a few days first. Thanks for the I.D.

[Stefan-A]

The one thing that makes me want to reconsider that ID is the two parietal spots T. sauritus isn't supposed to have.

[Mommy2many]

Very pretty snake. Thanks for the rescue!

[Charis]

The different websites are somewhat confusing to me, but the first picture on this one really looks like him. Eastern Ribbon Snake