Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

First view, subspecies vagrans: Wandering Garter Snake, held by Jack, Lamoille Camp area, Ruby Mountains, Elko County, Nevada, 17 July 2021; here is another shot of this snake showing a few ventral scales; and here is a video of this snake.

Another view, subspecies elegans: Mountain Garter Snake, held by Evan, Mt. Rose, Washoe County, Nevada, 19 July 2021; here is a video of this snake.

Another view, subspecies vagrans: Wandering Garter Snake, held by Jack, Marlette Lake, Carson City County, Nevada, 21 July 2021; here is a video of this snake. Given the location, perhaps this snake is an integrade (elegans x vagrans).