Wild T. radix Ranch Snakes

[chris-uk]

For the first time on the Ranch I caught a wild radix in March.
I walked out the front door and found this adult male orange phase T.radix (Plains Garter Snake) at my feet.
I took these photos and released him. Then realized I didn't even give him a drink of water and that was after he was nice enough to musk me.
I had the screen door open and heard him up by the house in the leaves so I remedied that mistake.
He took a nice drink of water and was sent on his way.

I wasn't expecting an update on this thread for another month or so. Good to know you didn't forget your manners, really not offering the little fella a drink straight away?

[guidofatherof5]

It was a pleasant surprise.
I think he is a snake I released last Spring.
Looked very familiar.

[EasternGirl]

He is a nice looking fella...and he knew the right place to show up. I have been thinking now that we have been getting some warm days around here, I better start putting my garter radar on...start looking around the yard and checking the basement.

[BUSHSNAKE]

Ill be visiting my spots tomorrow

[katach]

I would visit my spots, but we woke up to 2in of snow this morning.

[setfree]

Great pic's! they look nice!

[EasternGirl]

I went outside today for a little sweep of the yard...I call it "doing a sweep"...looking to see if any garters were around since it has been so warm out. I may have gotten out too late in the day...but I didn't see anything. Of course, I haven't seen any around here in a while.

[ConcinusMan]

I would visit my spots, but we woke up to 2in of snow this morning.

Wow. It was sunny and in the 60's in Vancouver, WA on the 7th. Nothing but cold rain in the forecast now. I think I pretty much count on no good herping days for the next month or so. Heck, last year I couldn't find squat until the middle of April. It was just too dang wet and cold.

[guidofatherof5]

Someone made a return visit to the Ranch.

[kibakiba]

That little guy must really love you!
That's an odd scar from his eye to the top of his nose.