T. radix Ranch 2014

[guidofatherof5]

Wow that's like a red/rust coloring. That is very cool. I'm guessing you found that in a rural area or was it in a city?

We have two local Thamnophis in this part of Iowa.
T. radix - Plains garter and T. sirtalis parietalis - Red Sided Garter
T. radix are city snakes and T. s. parietalis are country snakes.
This particular radix was found in my side yard

[Saji]

You are a very lucky man.

[guidofatherof5]

You are a very lucky man.

Thanks, I prefer Blessed man

[Saji]

So do I

[guidofatherof5]

I've been seeing this female all year long so today I decided to get a quick photo. She was pleasant and easy going. She's a nice dark brown phase T. radix - Plains Garter. When I released her she headed for the garden/shelter area. I'm guessing she had her first litter this year.

[joeysgreen]

What I thought neat was up here there was a DOR with 32 full term offspring inside. I wonder if it was a double clutch? The first litter I saw this year was back in earl June.

[guidofatherof5]

What I thought neat was up here there was a DOR with 32 full term offspring inside. I wonder if it was a double clutch? The first litter I saw this year was back in earl June.

I would guess double clutch.

[joeysgreen]

Me too; I just didn't think they tried that up here; we've already had our first snow; albeit some nice weather since.

Ian