I took some pictures of a Thamnophis species that was new to me while on vacation in Texas this past weekend. I'm from the west coast so have never encountered this one in the field before. I was hoping someone could confirm the ID as a Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake or correct it if that's wrong. The snake was about 18 inches long and was the brightest blue I've ever seen on a garter or ribbon snake. Thanks!
Bruce
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04-09-2010, 11:21 AM #1Hi, I'm New Here!
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04-09-2010, 12:28 PM #2Forum Moderator
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Re: ID help
I believe your ID is correct, but I'm not 100% sure. It's definitely a T. proximus.
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04-09-2010, 04:47 PM #3"Third shed, A Success"
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I know know nothing about how to ID a Ribbon so I will leave that to others, but those are awesome shots of an amazing specimen!
Thanks for sharing!
-Thomas
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04-09-2010, 05:20 PM #4T. radix Ranch
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Looks Ribbonish to me
Been awhile since I've kept any or even seen any.Steve
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They are not just snakes. They're garter snakes.
http://www.youtube.com/user/thamnophis14?feature=mhee
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04-09-2010, 06:22 PM #5Forum Moderator
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Love the blue colouring.
Thamnophis proximus orarius
native range includes Texas.
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04-09-2010, 08:02 PM #6"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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Hi, from Oregon, Bruce
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04-12-2010, 12:39 PM #7Hi, I'm New Here!
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Re: ID help
Thanks to all of you for your welcomes and replies. The consensus I'm hearing is that this is a Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake, and that it's just a really bright one. I'd never seen one before my wife found this one. I thought it was a really gorgeous animal. Our west coast garters and ribbons aren't nearly this handsome!
That's it for me for now. Thanks again!
Bruce
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