Snake ID (almost positive its a garter)

[mrwright]

Im almost positive its a garter snake however I'd like to make sure and know what kind. Its small, making it harder to id.

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/k48de2iko6k0p5g/SvFLDOnrCb

Thanks for your help.

[infernalis]

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis....

Lancaster N.Y. locality by the looks of it.

[wrecker45]

Looks like a dekay brown.

[sharthun]

Looks like a dekay brown.

I agree. :)

[Jim Smith]

I'm with Infernalis on this one. I believe it's a Garter snake. They come in a lot of different shades of from light grey to black.

Jim Smith

[SSSSnakes]

I agree. :)

I also think it looks like a dekay.

[infernalis]

wow.. I thought I taught you folks better than that here.

That is in no way close to resembling any Storeria species. Storeria dekayi & Storeria occipitomaculata are genetically similar, "cousins" if you will of Thamnophis, Both species are of the Natricine group of colubridae that deliver live young. The Natricine group includes Thamnophis, Storeria & Nerodia. (As well as Ribbon & Queen snakes)

For reference purpose... This is what a Dekayi snake looks like. (Boldface correct spelling)

http://www.varanuspark.com/stuff/diana.jpg

This is a garter snake..

http://www.varanuspark.com/stuff/babyeastern.jpg

[mrwright]

Conveniently this guy was found at my work in Lancaster N.Y.

Any suggestions on caring for it? My better half wants to keep it :)

Thanks for your help guy :D

[infernalis]

The best there is...

Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet (http://www.thamnophis.com/index.php?page=caresheet)

Our sister forum dedicated to Garter snakes.:cool: