Identify

[enigma200316]

this snake live under my pourch...I think its an Eastern Garter but not sure,
can you help with identifing him.......thanks, Justin
the pic thats next to my name is him or her!!!!

[adamanteus]

Hi Justin, I'm afraid I can't even see a snake in the photo, let alone identify! You could post a photo straight into the thread by following these instructions...
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/site...-pictures.html

[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard, Justin. I'm afraid you're going to have to post a better picture.

What species are there in Pennsylvania? Sirtalis, brachystoma and sauritus? Sauritus has a pretty distinctive look (compared to the other two) and should be easy to rule out.

[adamanteus]

Yeah, that's right Stefan. This link might help people who are a little unsure about Garter Snake distribution...

snakefinder

Chances are it will be T. s. sirtalis, but a decent photo would confirm that. Oh, I found the snake in the pic now, I just needed my specs on!

[enigma200316]

I can't seem to find the upload button...I fallowed the steps and can't find the upload button......

[adamanteus]

Justin, Your first few posts go into a queue for 'moderation' before they appear on the open forum (hence the delay). The photo upload button will appear once you have posted about 4 times....it's just a precaution to prevent spammers from posting porn etc.

[enigma200316]

ok thanks as soon as i'm able I'll post pics then.......
I think I found a pic on here that looks a lot alike the snake
i'm talking about, it said it was a stonyloam I think.....I live
in NW, Pennsylvannia about 2 hours from Ohio so maybe you could tell me if there in this part of the state.....I'm very new to this, I once had a
RedTail Boa and a Royal Python, but sadly had to get rid of them years ago..........thanks,

[adamanteus]

I found a pic on here that looks a lot alike the snake
i'm talking about, it said it was a stonyloam I think.....

Stonyloam is Terry! One of our members! Most of Stonyloams snakes are Maritime Garters Thamnophis sirtalis pallidulus. I think it most likely you have an Eastern Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis.

[poissonguppy]

How do you use the snakefinder? It's not in English....

[adamanteus]

How do you use the snakefinder? It's not in English....

True, but the scientific names are the same all over the world. Just chose your snake's latin name.