New Canadian member

[MDahms]

I just recently joined the forum and have been reading as much as I can. I am new to keeping Garters but not new to snakes or reptiles. I have been keeping two New Guinea Tree Boas (Candoia carinata carinata), one having been in my care for eight years now, the other for two years. I have also kept ball pythons and corn snakes in the past, along with various lizard species throughout the years.
I am hoping to learn more about a pair of snakes I recently purchased. I was unable to get very much info from the past owner as I am now the third owner in approximately two years. The snakes were sold as Checkered Garters at a breeders expo but I am skeptical that they are this species. I am also concerned that even though they were sold as a pair that they are probably siblings, this I will never know for sure.
I am hoping to make contact with other Canadian Garter keepers as I am interested in learning more as well as having captive bread snakes available. Please feel free to contact me as I have not noticed any way to contact other members through their member's page.


I am unable to post photos or links in my first post. The larger female has slight red markings along the side but they are only visible up close. The first three rows of scales are a creamy yellowish colour followed by another three rows of scales that have a checkered pattern in olive green and grey/black, but not as distinct as I have seen in photos of Checkered garters. There is a yellow stripe down the back and the head is solid olive green . I am hoping to get some better photos soon and can post a separate ID topic at that time. I have a feeling that these snakes are actually Eastern Garters or perhaps a different colour form of Red Sided Garters.


Mike

[snakegirl909]

Welcome to the forum!!
I can't wait to see the pics. They are most likely easterns or checkerds, and if you see red on the female, she is prob a red sided. But can't tell without pics.

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you with us. Here's a link to the forum care sheet. Looking forward to seeing some photo so we can ID and even sex your snakes. I'll also post a link to the sexing thread that will help you sex your snakes.

Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet

http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/bree...xing-pics.html

[indigoman]

Welcome to the forum

[indigoman]

Welcome to the forum!

[MDahms]

Thank you all for the welcome. Here's hoping I can add a few photos before too long.

[Tommytradix]

​welcome!!!

[slipknot711]

welcome! cant wait to see pictures! doesnt sound like a checkered to me.. but the beauty in garters is... they are all gorgeous!

[Zdravko092368]

Welcome to the forum, glad to have another Canadian member here. I'm in Ontario myself.

[MDahms]

Thanks again for the welcomes. Zdravko what Garters are you keeping at the moment?

Mike