T.a.atratus

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

I have coast garters.... i think they are pretty cool! But.... there is not much that can beat a good looking atratus. Atratus is probably in my top 3 favorite garters looks-wise. The first being the checkered, the second being the eastern blackneck. You have to be appreciative of the subtle hues to love atratus. Some atratus look rather drab, especially the ones that are just kind of black. But when you get one that is that lovely green color, almost turqoise... and oooo with that rockin' orange belly... there is NO garter out there that brags a nicer belly! dark blue/green on the sides with an orange center! It's rare to see green and orange coexist so wonderfully without clashing. In fact, to me, it is downright poetic! So many people out there forget about the bellies, but to me the belly of the snake is really important. The first thing I do when I catch or acquire a new snake, is flip it over and look at it's shiny smooth belly! Even on easterns, you never know what surprise awaits when it comes to a snake belly. Not to mention, look at the fat, flaming dorsal that first snake of Joe's has! it is all a matter of opinion. You like bold, brilliant reds and blacks on the concinnus, and who doesn't, I love that too, but I like green and orange even more! They are my two favorite colors!

[Mommy2many]

Snake tummy's are the best!!!

[Eddie]

Joe,
Awesome new project! Keep us informed on how you make out with them.
Ed

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

Joe,
Awesome new project! Keep us informed on how you make out with them.
Ed

But be sure to keep some listerine on hand if you do this regularly.

[ConcinusMan]

OMG, that's the funniest thing I've heard in a long time. Good one Shannon!

Take Shannon's advice. You won't have any luck getting a snake to make out with you if your breath stinks.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

OMG, that's the funniest thing I've heard in a long time. Good one Shannon!

Take Shannon's advice. You won't have any luck getting a snake to make out with you if your breath stinks.

It also has excellent disinfecting properties... That way all those snake teeth stuck to his lips dont get infected!

[MasSalvaje]

I have coast garters.... i think they are pretty cool! But.... there is not much that can beat a good looking atratus.

I was going to say the same thing. Nice pics Joe, thanks for sharing.

-Thomas

[Eddie]

OMG, that's the funniest thing I've heard in a long time. Good one Shannon!

Take Shannon's advice. You won't have any luck getting a snake to make out with you if your breath stinks.

Sounds like you have experience!

[ConcinusMan]

Well, no experience personally, but I did have a next door neighbor and good friend who is an exotic dancer and sometimes used her snakes in her act.

[andycul]

Great looking snakes you have there Joe.