Whats everybodys favorite garter snake

[infernalis]

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis is the "grand daddy" of all Thamnophis species, because of their large range they are one of the most naturally variable, they have commonly occuring natural color morphs such as melanistic, flame and red phase. Albinos have been found in Canada and the U.S. in such states as Massachusetts, New York, Kentucky, Ohio, Florida, Michigan, Illinois(many years back could have been semifaciatus) and each has been unique to their local. Freak morphs also appear occasionaly such as leucistic, piebald, paternless and scaleless, So from a collector/breeders point of view the eastern garter snake is an exciting snake to work with, every year gets better with these guys, if you would of told me 6 or 7 years ago that id be working with eastern garter snakes i would of laughed at you, but here i am and im here to stay! Amen

I have caught and photographed at least a dozen different (or more) easterns (meaning pattern, color, dark, light, etc...) right in my own back yard.

[charles parenteau]

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis is my favorite of all and most California species are also in my top 10 list.

[snakeman]

Sirtalis sirtalis the high contrast canadian variety.bar none

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis.... this variety:

[ConcinusMan]

I don't own this, Don Belnap does. My absolute favorite snake. A very richly colored Nebraska Christmas albino T. Radix.

[infernalis]

I thought for sure Concinnus was your favourite.

[ConcinusMan]

T.s. concinnus is my favorite sirtalis. Not my favorite snake when it comes down to one snake

[Jeff B]

Normal. Can't decide which species.

Surprise!!!

I would have never guessed you would say Normal, Stefan

Hey no disrespect though, to each their own, and I actually understand where you are coming from, but I personally have to agree with Don, I like them all.

As far as temperament I prefer to work with red-sideds

Of course, I agree, as Joe pointed out easterns are were its at for variability and morphs for combo potiential

[infernalis]

Radix has to be a close second guys.

There are so many different ones, I lose track of them all.

[ConcinusMan]

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis.... this variety:

Oh boy, Shannon. That snake is definitely worthy.

I will be shown up, but not without some kind of retort so I give you my red stripe T.ordinoides girl. Actually, she was Redspot's wild friend until I snatched her. Ooops. Don't regret it though. That reminds me. Must get pics of her with the NEW camera later.



Coming soon, I promise.