Henkeli vs Fimbriatus

[Jamie :-)~]

I was wondering if anyone knows any other physical features to tell a fimbriatus from a henkeli aside from their size and eyes?

Thanks,
Jamie

 

[L.A.C. Herps]

Their patterns are different as well most of the time.... but I can't really go through and tell you all of the differences in pattern between the two, because each animal is different. Your best bet is to look directly at the eyes first thing, because it's a dead give away. From there, start noticing the patterns that each animal you're seeing has, and if it's a henkeli, or a fimbriatus. Once you've seen 15-20 specimens of each, in both sexes, you can start to get a good idea of the pattern differences between the two species.

 

[Jamie :-)~]

Oh, I see. Thank you very much!

The reason I was asking is becuase I ordered a fimbriatus and am sure it is a henkeli instead, but I wanted more information to go off of than just the eyes and size. The eyes say henkeli and he is only 9 1/2 " and I was told he was an "adult" (not that that means much since everything I was told was a lie).

I appriciate it and will pay close attention to the patterns of each.

Thank you!

Jamie