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Old 05-20-2008, 01:05 PM   #51 (permalink)
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Yes, the black tongue, along with the other details, would confirm (for me) my earlier thought that this is T.scaliger.
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Old 05-20-2008, 01:08 PM   #52 (permalink)
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In addition, scaliger's dorsal stripe should be confined to a single scale row, according to literature. That seems to fit, too.
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Old 05-20-2008, 01:12 PM   #53 (permalink)
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In addition, scaliger's dorsal stripe should be confined to a single scale row, according to literature. That seems to fit, too.
Indeed. It all fits now....... T.scaliger.
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Old 05-20-2008, 01:14 PM   #54 (permalink)
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scaliger pics found online...

Thamnophis scaliger photos
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Old 05-20-2008, 01:16 PM   #55 (permalink)
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Wow! Beautiful specimen.
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Old 05-20-2008, 01:16 PM   #56 (permalink)
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Nice work. I think it's pretty conclusive.
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Old 05-20-2008, 01:24 PM   #57 (permalink)
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I SO want this species after seeing jitami's link!
I've never seen a picture of one so well marked.
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Old 05-20-2008, 01:30 PM   #58 (permalink)
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The Mexican species seem very nice. I suppose it's partially because of how rare they are.
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Old 05-20-2008, 01:33 PM   #59 (permalink)
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Yes, I guess that is a big part of the attraction..... human nature.
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Old 05-20-2008, 01:52 PM   #60 (permalink)
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Can u tell me the difference between T. salaris and T. scaliger??? please?
And yes, black tongue and scalecount= 19. loves to swim but hasnīt touched itīs food, (1 couple of small xenopus, and 4 WC small fish)
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