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Garter in the Garden | Snake ID Mistake

This entry was posted in Colubrid Reptiles Snakes and tagged garter Garter Snake Thamnophis spp. on July 29, 2014 by John F Taylor

I’ve always taken for granted the Garter and Ribbon snake species (Thamnophis sp.) were so named for the piece of clothing known as a Garter. Today the garter is something most often seen on the thighs of brides everywhere in European culture. The garter itself was designed to hold up the woven socks worn in […]

Matt Coull with Thamnophis sirtalis palllidulus

Field Herping: Dobson Trail Canada

This entry was posted in Field Herping Saturday Sillyness Snakes and tagged Canada Field Herping Field Herping in Canada Garter Snake Maritime Garter Snake Matt Coull Reptile Owners of Canada Thamnophis sirtalis pallidulus Thamnophis spp. on August 17, 2013 by John F Taylor

In the Field with Dad Field herping is one of if the most important aspects of my life as a herpetoculturist. It’s a time when I can get away from everything and everyone (I love our audience dearly, but I must balance this with being a card-carrying misanthropist). My dad, used to take me hiking […]