Pair of snakes in my yard (photos)

[Suki Wingy]

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.

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.

[K9soul]

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.