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Cazador · 02-18-2007, 04:02 PM

Hi James,

The 31st species of garter snake was described in 2000, but it was just officially recognized last year (2006). You can find a complete listing for the 31 species here (Species Guide - gartersnake.info). Though it's not an "official" website, the listing is current and accurate. Thamnophis marcianus bovallii remains a subspecies... found in Nicaragua. I noticed that we have 32 listed on our caresheets page (http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets...itle=Main_Page), but T.s. tetrataenia is included (and properly designated as a subspecies) because of its "special" status. Let us know if you'd like more info.

Rick

02-18-2007, 04:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,609 Country:	Re: New UK member Hi James, The 31st species of garter snake was described in 2000, but it was just officially recognized last year (2006). You can find a complete listing for the 31 species here (Species Guide - gartersnake.info). Though it's not an "official" website, the listing is current and accurate. Thamnophis marcianus bovallii remains a subspecies... found in Nicaragua. I noticed that we have 32 listed on our caresheets page (http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets...itle=Main_Page), but T.s. tetrataenia is included (and properly designated as a subspecies) because of its "special" status. Let us know if you'd like more info. Rick Last edited by Cazador : 02-18-2007 at 04:59 PM. Reason: Wanted to clarify the ending.