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Old 10-02-13, 12:15 AM   #1
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Snake ID (almost positive its a garter)
Im almost positive its a garter snake however I'd like to make sure and know what kind. Its small, making it harder to id.

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Old 10-02-13, 04:07 AM   #2
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Re: Snake ID (almost positive its a garter)
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis....

Lancaster N.Y. locality by the looks of it.
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Re: Snake ID (almost positive its a garter)
Looks like a dekay brown.
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Looks like a dekay brown.
I agree.
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Re: Snake ID (almost positive its a garter)
I'm with Infernalis on this one. I believe it's a Garter snake. They come in a lot of different shades of from light grey to black.

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I agree.
I also think it looks like a dekay.
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Old 10-02-13, 10:51 AM   #7
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wow.. I thought I taught you folks better than that here.

That is in no way close to resembling any Storeria species. Storeria dekayi & Storeria occipitomaculata are genetically similar, "cousins" if you will of Thamnophis, Both species are of the Natricine group of colubridae that deliver live young. The Natricine group includes Thamnophis, Storeria & Nerodia. (As well as Ribbon & Queen snakes)

For reference purpose... This is what a Dekayi snake looks like. (Boldface correct spelling)



This is a garter snake..

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Old 10-02-13, 10:02 PM   #8
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Conveniently this guy was found at my work in Lancaster N.Y.

Any suggestions on caring for it? My better half wants to keep it

Thanks for your help guy
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The best there is...

Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet

Our sister forum dedicated to Garter snakes.
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