i live in abbotsford, BC and since i was about 8 or 9 years old i have been catching (and releasing of course) garter snakes. in my town and many other places in the lower mainland, but mainly abby/aldergrove and chilliwack areas. ive noticed that the species i have encountered are EXTREMELY variable, coming with many different patterns, colors and markings. even found a couple of the pure black ones with the sweet blue stripe (melanistic?) i was curious if the species in the areas i listed are all the same or if theres a couple different sub-species in those areas. also those black and blue garters, are those rare? ive only seen two. also, are there any other species besides garters? i just recently found out that we have alligator lizards when i caught one at chilliwack river last year. id like to hear of any other kool herps that we have around here if anyone live near my hood
thanx,
Munchy
anyone from the lower mainland, BC???
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