Help with ID please...

[adamanteus]

Yes, the black tongue, along with the other details, would confirm (for me) my earlier thought that this is T.scaliger.

[Stefan-A]

In addition, scaliger's dorsal stripe should be confined to a single scale row, according to literature. That seems to fit, too.

[adamanteus]

In addition, scaliger's dorsal stripe should be confined to a single scale row, according to literature. That seems to fit, too.

Indeed. It all fits now....... T.scaliger.

[jitami]

scaliger pics found online...

Thamnophis scaliger photos

[adamanteus]

Wow! Beautiful specimen.

[Stefan-A]

Nice work. I think it's pretty conclusive.

[adamanteus]

I SO want this species after seeing jitami's link!
I've never seen a picture of one so well marked.

[Stefan-A]

The Mexican species seem very nice. I suppose it's partially because of how rare they are.

[adamanteus]

Yes, I guess that is a big part of the attraction..... human nature.

[todaelaguadelmar]

Can u tell me the difference between T. salaris and T. scaliger??? please?
And yes, black tongue and scalecount= 19. loves to swim but hasn´t touched it´s food, (1 couple of small xenopus, and 4 WC small fish)