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    One question

    Hey,

    I'm wondering if a Common Garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) and a Banded water snake (Nerodia fasciata) could be crossed together so that they could have babies?

    I would NEVER do anything that stupid, I'm just wondering

    Thanks.

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    Re: One question

    Hi Anthon, and welcome to the forum. I doubt very much that Thamnophis and Nerodia would ever interbreed. And as you so rightly say, it wouldn't be a very good idea anyway.
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    Re: One question

    Welcome aboard, Anthon.

    It is my understanding that it isn't possible.

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    Re: One question

    Okay, thanks

    But I've heard that a garter snake and a corn snake has been interbred, so are you sure? I mean I think Thamnophis and Nerodia are closer relatives than garters and corns.

    I'm just wondering because I know couple of people who keeps a garter and a water together and I think it wouldn't be very nice if they.. you know.

    And sorry, I know my english isn't very good

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    Re: One question

    I seriously doubt that corns and garters have interbred. May I ask you who told you that?


    edit: How's Härski doing, by the way?

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    Re: One question

    I can't find that page anymore :/

    But it was there just like "for example"-style, so maybe it hasn't even ever happened.

    So, they (Nerodia fasciata & Thamnophis sirtalis) wouldn't ever interbreed, right? great, and thank you

    And Härski is doing well

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    Re: One question

    Welcome to the forum, Anton.
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    Re: One question

    welcome to the forum Anthon. its great to have you here.

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    Re: One question

    Welcome to the forum .

    There is always a chance, but it's probably a small one. I have not heard of hybrids between them. To be certain, you can put only snakes of 1 gender together and you certainly won't have a problem.

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    Re: One question

    welcome to the forum......
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