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Old 05-17-2007, 08:44 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: An old dilemma ? pickeringii or ordinoides ?

I am still confused about my pair from Bob. I know the female is a T s pickeringii, but am not sure about the male... he is a wiggly little beastie, photos have not come out clear either, and when I found a shed today, I was not sure which snake had shed!

Eventually I hope to get some clear pics of the male and post them for help...

But here is what I have so far:

FEMALE

19 scale rows
Body is solid black with very THIN dorsal stripe that encompasses only one row.
Side stripes are very THIN also, with no speckling or scalloped shape at the edges of the stripes.
Stripes are yellowish blue.

MALE

unsure scale count (17?)
Body is solid black with wider dorsal stripe that encompasses the dorsal row and half of the first row on either side of the dorsal row.
Side stripes are wide, with speckling that extends upward towards the sides, making a "scalloped" edge to the stripe.
Stripes are clear blue.

(The male is more colorful and more attractive overall)
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