Ribbon Snake Mating Pair

[joeyjoe9876]

gotta say, definitely looks like a radix to me.

[kibakiba]

Yeah, that's definitely not a ribbon snake.

[Mandi0284]

I saw a pic of a ribbon that looked very similar with the stripe on the back. Sorry about the mis-id on them.

[ProXimuS]

Woooa! That is super awesome!! Definitely not a ribbon. I can say that with 100% certainty. I've got a Gulf Coast Ribbon. They do look like radixes to me, as well. Ribbons don't have that "checkery" type of markings, and don't have the dark color on the edges of their lip scales. Still very nice find

[Mandi0284]

Should I try to get him eating live guppies? What kinds of food do they like the best?

[kibakiba]

I'd try earth worms or night crawlers. Guppies would also work, I'm sure.

[joeyjoe9876]

try some worms, silversides, tilapia, etc.. Here's a caresheet you can read Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet

[Mandi0284]

Ok. I may wait a few days before I offer him anything to eat. He is still nervous, but has calmed down a lot.

[thamneil]

Definately radix. That first girl looks like a monster.

Im sure worms will get them started very quickly. From there on, expand to mice and any "safe" fish. Good luck with your new captive!

[Mandi0284]

Yeah she was big. Bigger than I have ever seen before.

Going to Chatfield tommorow to look for snakes there.