This is the 4th one l've found in the last 2 years. The other 3 were tiny. Just curious to know what they are. l am in Northern California. Thanks in advance for the help!
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03-21-2009, 06:25 PM #1Hi, I'm New Here!
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ls this a garter snake?
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03-21-2009, 07:29 PM #2Forum Moderator
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Re: ls this a garter snake?
No, that is definitely not a garter snake. Looks like a sharp-tailed snake (Contia tenuis).
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03-21-2009, 10:22 PM #3T. radix Ranch
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Nice to have you with the forum. Welcome.
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Emmy, Kale, Molly, Gabby, Hailee
They are not just snakes. They're garter snakes.
http://www.youtube.com/user/thamnophis14?feature=mhee
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03-22-2009, 09:23 AM #4It's all about the Fuzzies
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I agree, sharp-tailed... I found one a few years ago and had to ask what it was at the time, too
There should be a little pointy hook at the end of it's tail. They're supposed to be very difficult to keep in captivity so are probably better left where found. Thanks for the pic, though. I think they're absolutely beautiful little snakes! The one I found was completely docile, too.
TamiOh. Because you know, it seems to me that, aside
from being a little mentally ill, she's pretty normal.
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03-22-2009, 09:25 AM #5Hi, I'm New Here!
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Thanks for the reply. l looked up the species and everything makes sense. Glad to know they are harmless. Thanks again!
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03-22-2009, 10:45 AM #6Forum Moderator
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No problem.
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03-22-2009, 04:44 PM #7"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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welcome to the forum
neat find
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Hi April, and welcome to the forum.
James.
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03-23-2009, 03:12 AM #9Domos Ophiusa
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Greetings
Keeping - 'Florida blue' sirtalis, concinnus, infernalis, parietalis, radix, marcianus and ocellatus.
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03-23-2009, 06:06 AM #10Ophiuchus rhea
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Re: ls this a garter snake?
welcome to the forum
very pretty snake - even if not a garterrhea
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