Garter snake

[mac]

I was wondering if this is a Blue Eastern Garter Snake? I live in Central Florida.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/gouda/xMWgarter.jpg

[Thamnophis]

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).

[Daniel]

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

[abcat1993]

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).
Wow thamnophis, you certainly know a lot about America for living in the Netherlands!

[mac]

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.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/gouda/xMWgs.jpg

[ssssnakeluvr]

That is a "Florida blue" garter...thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis....a blue colored eastern garter, and a nice looking one!!

[GarterGuy]

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.

[Thamnophis]

Wow thamnophis, you certainly know a lot about America for living in the Netherlands!

I read a lot :)

[mac]

Thanks to all. I love seeing the different snakes in my yard, and having an ID on them, makes it all the better. Once again Thank You.