Hydrophilus yesterday, infernalis today.

[Mike Spencer]

I haven't been having too much luck lately, mostly due to not getting out much, but I did get out yesterday afternoon and this morning for a few minutes.

Yesterday afternoon I took a quick trip down to the river to see if anything was basking before it started to cool off.
After just a few minutes, I was rewarded with this guy.

Thamnophis atratus hydrophilus - Oregon gartersnake




I was happy with it. He was only the second Oregon I have seen this year. They seem to have been declining in population at this locale over the past few seasons.



This morning I couldn't sleep so I took a walk down to a local vineyard pond to see what, if anything, was moving, and I was able to find this girl. One of my favorite snakes, and the garter I have found the most of this year.

Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis - California redsided gartersnake

[guidofatherof5]

Very beautiful snakes. Looks like it was worth the trips.

[GarterGeek]

Both are such beautiful snakes! They both look really healthy too. Nice finds.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

what an adorable pair of little faces! that atratus is sharp!

[mustang]

awww love the red sided...the oregon looks cool too

[Mike Spencer]

Thanks guys.
Steve, even if I don't find anything, it's always worth the trip.

[drache]

very nice finds

[CRIKEY!]

Great finds Mike! They were very photogenic, did you have to put them in a pose?

[gregmonsta]

Great shots

[jitami]

Love them both. Nice finds