Someone help me please

[BlakeTheSnake]

So i just found this garter outside in my yard, and i was wondering if someone could help me figure out what kind of garter he is. Thanks!

[katach]

A location of where it was found would be helpful. Also we can tell you if you have a boy or a girl if you could get some pics of the underside where the vent is.

[BlakeTheSnake]

I live in Delaware County. Which is southeast PA. and ok ill get some more pics up soon

[guidofatherof5]

Looks like the lateral is row 2 and 3.

[BlakeTheSnake]

I am fairly new to garters, so could you please explain what that means??

[wolfpacksved]

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis

[guidofatherof5]

I am fairly new to garters, so could you please explain what that means??

Sorry for that post. I was just adding some information to help with the I.D.

The lateral stripe is on the side of a garter snake.
Its location (which row of scales the stripe occupies) is important to know.

[katach]

Looks like an eastern to me. Here is a web site with the various species of herps in your area.
Snakes of Pennsylvania | PA HERP IDENTIFICATION

[BlakeTheSnake]

ok thank you Steve! and yes I thought it was an eastern too

[EasternGirl]

That is an eastern...looks exactly like Cee Cee. Looks like it really needs to eat.