Striped Keelbacks are not Thamnophis, ironicly they are not really Keelbacks either (Rhabdophis), they are Xenochrophis vittatus.

I am new on the forum so maybe somebody could help me out, why did you return it in the first place. I realize it was a misrepresentation but these guys are amazing! Care is very similar to that of Thamnophis. I was given one a few months ago as a "Canadian Garter," at the time I had no idea what it really was just that it wasn't Thamnophis. Since that time it is slamming down pinkies and has become one of my favorites in my colection.

As far as the false advertising law goes, the only thing they have to do in the case of an item or animal being misrepresented is return it. There is no legal issue on the matter, they will not be charged with fraud or even get a visit from the local authorities. The only way that would possibly happen is if they were selling an illegal species under a legal species name.



Like I said these guys are awesome and I am looking forward to picking up a few more!
-Thomas