Florida Blue Eastern Garter Snake

Originating from united states mainly out of florida.

Florida blue eastern garter snake. Br br br for more information check out how it works. I caught this blue garter snake native only to florida at my parent s house. Live arrival guaranteed when you buy a garter snake from us. Commonly called a florida blue eastern garter snake.

Endemic to north and central america species in the genus thamnophis can be found from the subarctic plains of canada to costa rica the common garter snake thamnophis sirtalis is the state reptile of massachusetts the length of garter snakes varies from 46 to 137cm 18. Blue phase eastern garter snake fun facts snakes are beautiful and sometimes dangerous creatures. If you need snake removal in your town click for the national directory of snake removal companies that i ve carefully compiled in every usa city. I ve had 2 of these beauties regularly in 2 areas of my yard this summer.

The eastern ribbon snake thamnophis sauritus is thinner bodied has their light colored lateral stripes occupying the 3rd and 4th dorsal scale rows above the. Comparison with other species. We have a beautiful florida blue stripe garter snake thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis available. We have baby florida blue garter snakes for sale.

Ours are field collected from hendry county florida devils garden area. Thamnophis sirtalis linnaeus 1766 the following will separate the two garter snakes found in florida if you are unable to distinguish between them based on the characteristics in the key below you probably can do so using the geographic location alone. Garter snake is a common name for the generally harmless small to medium sized snakes belonging to the genus thamnophis. Adults will generally get around 25 30 inches in length from head to tail.

The bluestripe garter snake thamnophis sirtalis similis has light blue stripes and tannish lateral fleckings along with a uniform whitish blue belly. Some tend to be tannish brown and some have some brilliant blues in them. Garter snake identification can also be a fun activity because they are not aggressive snakes and taking the time to look at one means little personal harm to the observer. Their body color can range from blue prominent in florida blue garter snakes to the many shades of red visible in west coast species.

Also known as the eastern garter snake. Garters are very common throughout america but the blue phase seen here is the most common on in florida. With proper care these snakes could live 10 years in captivity. Br br brown elephant trunk snake baby.

Here are some highlights. This species comes in several colors. Florida snake identification key common garter snake. In palmetto scrub and in wood piles.