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12-06-2006, 11:19 AM
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Re: Garter snake
Is a blue eastern garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis similis?
If so, to my knowledge does this subspecies only live in the northwestern part of Florida (from Walkulla County up to Withlacoochee).
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12-06-2006, 12:53 PM
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Re: Garter snake
Hi Thamnophis,
a blue eastern garter snake would be a Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis "florida blue" and not a T. s. similis. Similis is called a true blue striped garter snake. For identifying the snake on the pic correctly it would be helpfull to see a pic of the upper side of the head without dirt on it Best wishes, Daniel
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12-06-2006, 02:55 PM
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12-07-2006, 03:57 AM
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Re: Garter snake
Thank you for the replies. This is the best I have of the head, sorry, I cannot swear that these images are of the same snake, they were taken atleast a month apart in my yard. I had read there was a blue color form of the eastern garter, just wanted to see if this is one. I appreciate the help.
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12-07-2006, 08:10 AM
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Re: Garter snake
I'd have to agree with ssssnakeluvr, looks like a blue Florida T.s.sirtalis rather than a Bluestripe (T.s.similis)...also where you got it makes me think it's a T.s.sirtalis, since that's rather far east for T.s.similis.
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