My favorite Garter

[Brian]

Here's a hyper-melanistic Wandering garter I produced in 2004
from a hyper-melanistic wild caught mom and an apparently het for the trait dad that I caught a few miles from the mom.
He has a bright yellow stripe but it doesn't show up to well.
I need to take some pictures in natural light.

http://utahherps.info/pics/t_e_vagrans_mel_male_072806.jpg

Showing his glossy black belly.
http://utahherps.info/pics/t_e_vagrans_mel_male_belly_.jpg

[Thamnophis]

Wow, I love that snake. Especially the black head.

[Brian]

Thanks Thamnophis. I love it too.