Jess, those photos are nothing short of incredible. WOW!! They're both so beautiful. You are some photographer, girl!! Thanks for sharing.:)
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Jess, those photos are nothing short of incredible. WOW!! They're both so beautiful. You are some photographer, girl!! Thanks for sharing.:)
I am soooo impressed by these pics!! Those snakes are beautiful!!
Do you have lots of snakes in your country? And do you recognize them right away?
I would be so scared, and would scream all neighbours awake:eek: . I am glad to know that there are very little snakes here; only vipers, and only in the woods
Aw! This thread is just full of cute! I once saw a garter the color of the female but she was at a herp expo and being sold for $500!
These pics are amazing! I had to touch one today when I moved it off the road and actually screamed (LOL). I'm a bit scared of them but I find them fascinating! Thank you for posting these cool pics. They really are kind of beautiful. :)
Absolutely amazing Pics!!!!:eek:
OH how stunning. I used to catch them with my dad when we went on hunting trips in Manitoba (I was young then, ok?;) )
They were pretty enough with the gold stripes, and an orange stripe was rare. The colours on that 'girlfriend' (who does look a tad plump to me!) are simply stunning! I didn't know garter snakes could have colours like that!
From Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garter_snake
I also read that to encourage them to stay around, that a nice rock pile would do that. They love to bask in the sun on rocks.
They eat mostly insects and stuff...but were said on Wiki to eat rodents...so I would think wee new kittens should be kept at a safe distance.
Lovely critters!
I've never seen a garter snake marked with red before! It's beautiful. People who have never held or touched a snake are missing out. Snakes have a texture that's hard to describe. There is a definite "scaliness" that's smooth at the same time. They are typically cool to the touch, and NOT slimy at all.:p
WoW!! GREAT pictures!
She has beautiful coloring! :eek:
I hope we get to see baby snakes!:D
It may just be my ignorance, having been raised around them, but I really don't see how anyone could get the idea that snakes are slimy.Quote:
Originally Posted by smokey the elder
You'd be surprised how many people do think snakes are slimy. Maybe because they see pictures where they gleam in the sun? I am not sure. For me I have handled snakes before and I love how their scales feel.
I have never seen a garter with the female's markings either. I looked at some google images and wonder if she is some sort of hybrid between two subspecies. She certainly seemed very unique and beautiful.