Ohhh - now I see -
Hmmm...
I see what you mean now about the reddish-brown color almost being wide bands. The Audubon guide does talk about the stripes sometimes being intermittent - maybe that is whats going on here...Could it also be a color mutation?
In any case that is a handsome serpent - could make a cool breeding project. If you decide you don't want him, I'd be happy to give it a go!
JPD
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