red sided garter

[Ameivaboy]

that is definatley infernalis.

Where in marin did you catch that beauty??

I usually find nice looking infernalis around china camp and point reyes but never any that are that nice

[Bay_area]

that is definatley infernalis.

Where in marin did you catch that beauty??

In the parking lot of a restraunt bar that we stopped @ for oysters. I sure am glad my wife bugged me to stop

Sorry, but that is about the best clue I will give up on the location.

[drache]

according to californiaherps.com Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis - California Red-sided Gartersnake

the snake is a California red sided garter, Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis

Thank you,
Bay_Area

that's fine too
since we are talking about the same snake
now i realize they are called that as well
with the state name in front of it, that makes it clearer
when you call it just a red-sided, I think you mean T.s.parietalis - hence the confusion

[enigma200316]

[quote=Bay_area;28039]according to californiaherps.com Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis - California Red-sided Gartersnake

the snake is a California red sided garter, Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis


I agree, deff. an infernalis.................

[Bay_area]

that's fine too
since we are talking about the same snake
now i realize they are called that as well
with the state name in front of it, that makes it clearer
when you call it just a red-sided, I think you mean T.s.parietalis - hence the confusion

Maybe I should of titled it with the scientific name rather than the common name. That is why it is so important to have the scientific name when ordering snakes.

I also looked in the Peterson Field Guide by Robert Stebbins. It too calls the snake California Red-sided Garter Snake.

Also, I would like to say thank you for the warm welcome from everyone.

[enigma200316]

sorry almost forgotwelcome to the forum............

[ssssnakeluvr]

yes..infernalis.....very nice one too..

[GarterGuy]

Very nice infernalis Jerry. Like how much red it's got.....very pretty. Oh, and welcome to the forum as well. If you ever breed that bad boy, think I know someplace some babies can go.

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Jerry
I agree beautiful snake

[Bay_area]

If you ever breed that bad boy, think I know someplace some babies can go.

I hope to get out there again this week to hopefully find a mate You would just have to come to California to pick up the garters offspring, since legally I would have to gift them out "in" California