Sex and approximate age?

[Stormin Norman]

I am thinking my garter is a female and approximately 2-3 years old. What does everyone else think? I am hoping that it grows some more! Not 100% sure but I think it is about 26 or 27 inches in length now.

[guidofatherof5]

I'll put a link in this thread about sexing your snake. It gives clear examples of what to look for and the type of photos to post up.

http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/bree...xing-pics.html

[Tommytradix]

Looks like a female radix

[guidofatherof5]

Looks like a female radix

I concur with Dr. Hamilton

[Stormin Norman]

I am hoping that she gets big!

[guidofatherof5]

I am hoping that she gets big!

Define "big"

[Stormin Norman]

Closer to 40 inches and thick!

[guidofatherof5]

Only time will tell but that would be at the upper limits for most T. radix.

[Tommytradix]

Out of 300 or so only 3 of my female radix have grown above average (3ft/36in)
My largest female radix is 41 inches and over 300 grams. All 3 are from the Hybino bloodline.

Here is a photo of my 2 longest radix
(red plains 100% het b&w axanthic, hypo and albino poss het anerythristic and a snow plains het hypo)




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[Stormin Norman]

Very nice!