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03-06-04, 04:29 PM
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Memories in the field
Looking under boards for snakes this morning, I found this hefty garter snake. It really brought back some vivid memories when she displayed like this. I can remember when we used to handle them often and they'd do this for a while. Actually pretty impressive and a pretty snake as well.
I took a pic, thanked her, and sent her on her way.
:Mark 
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03-06-04, 07:18 PM
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Very pretty.  What ssp is she?
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03-06-04, 08:18 PM
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Tim, down here we have easterns. T. s. sirtalis. Saw a juvie peninsula ribbon too, but didn't get a pic.
:Mark
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03-06-04, 10:27 PM
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Cool picture. I'd have to say that I usually take garters for granted, but since its going on 6 months since I have seen a snake, I am totally excited about going out to my friends farm and catching them once it warms up.
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03-08-04, 08:21 PM
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Wow!! Haven't seen a garter do that to me before! See, I told you you should do your hair before you leave house Mark! 
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03-08-04, 08:30 PM
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What hair??
Mark
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03-08-04, 10:29 PM
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Of all of the garter snakes (2 species) I caught in Manitoba when I was growing up, I can count on one hand the number that made any attempt to bite, yet the few I have caught on trips to Florida did exactly what the one in the photo is doing. Perhaps it's that particular subspecies (or the heat)
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03-08-04, 10:38 PM
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Maybe in Florida they have more natural predators, and they so they are more defensive.
*shrugs*
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03-08-04, 10:46 PM
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I honestly believe you're on to something with that observation, shaggybill. Evertything here will eat a garter snake!
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03-08-04, 11:01 PM
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I think they have many predators where ever they are. I find garter snakes will often bite if bothered. nice shot
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