Hmmm Strange Observation

[Selkielass]

I was thinking about these snakes- the stripes really remind me of some of the garters I caught as a kid- I suspect they might have been Butlers Garters as they are pretty common here in MI. If I'm lucky, maybe I'll find one like I remember eventually.

[Atlas511]

Well I really hope they are genetic. I am keeping them all lol! I really hope I have a pair.

[drache]

very handsome pattern

[Atlas511]

Just and update.... there eatin like pigs and I will get some more pics with better detail once they go through another shed. thanks for the nice comments.

[ConcinusMan]

Is it my imagination or does something seem a little off with the scales too? I mean, remember that radix that steve had with the extra laterals? Something looks odd besides the pattern on those snakes here.

Aren't those Aztec's expensive?

They're from Scott... pretty much a given.

Sorry, had to say it.

[Atlas511]

Is it my imagination or does something seem a little off with the scales too? I mean, remember that radix that steve had with the extra laterals? Something looks odd besides the pattern on those snakes here.



They're from Scott... pretty much a given.

Sorry, had to say it.

??? Do explain.. as far as extra laterals. I know Scott has the Aztec but these babies are not from him.

[Atlas511]

here are some better pics I did get 4 "stripes"

4 Stripes


Stripe and Normals


4 Normals

[guidofatherof5]

Love those radixes. Great looking snakes.

[ConcinusMan]

I was talking about a snake from one of Steve's litters that was born with extra row(s) of lateral scales. I haven't attempted to count the scales on those snakes pictured above and I like I said, it could just be an illusion but it seems like something is different with the scales, not just the pattern. Almost as if there are too many rows between the laterals and the dorsal.

[Atlas511]

I was talking about a snake from one of Steve's litters that was born with extra row(s) of lateral scales. I haven't attempted to count the scales on those snakes pictured above and I like I said, it could just be an illusion but it seems like something is different with the scales, not just the pattern. Almost as if there are too many rows between the laterals and the dorsal.

never heard of that.. is it a bad thing?