T. eques diluvialis (Diluvial Garter Snake)

[Jippers]

Hi all,

I'm new to the forums and based in the UK. We keep a T. eques diluvialis female by way of a rehome. They don't seem to be entirely common in the UK at all.

This is our girl, I'm interested in a future project with them but also looking at other garter projects. We keep several snakes, Ball Pythons, Jungle Carpet Python, BCI, KSB's and Corns...

[Eddie]

Great looking snake you have!!

[guidofatherof5]

Very nice. We certainly don't get to see this species very often. Thanks.

[BLUESIRTALIS]

Nice!!!

[Albert Clark]

Interesting! What locale are they typically found in? Congrats on the acquisition.

[Jippers]

Hey guys, Sorry for the delay in replying,My understanding is that they hail from around lake Chapala. The only information I can find is by Steven Bol in the Netherlands. I've since had the opportunity to speak to him a bit more about the, but very interested in also finding other keepers.

[guidofatherof5]

This subspecies occurs in the area north, west and south of the western tip of lake Chapala, but does not look at all like the dark specimens with the typical blue coloration of T. eques inhabiting the nearby lake Chapala (T. e. obscurus) "Steven Bol"

[Jippers]

Oddly I tried to post with the locality but it came up with an error..thought it had gone through. I've had the good fortune to speak to Steve Bol, he seems to know his stuff

The pic below is a daylight pic (not to state the obvious )

[Albert Clark]

Oh! Don Belnap had or has some specimens in his collection but I don't know if they are still available. Or whether they are captive born and bred or wild caughts. Saw them recently on his page.

[BUSHSNAKE]

Oh! Don Belnap had or has some specimens in his collection but I don't know if they are still available. Or whether they are captive born and bred or wild caughts. Saw them recently on his page.

This species is not in u.s. collections