Officially saying hello to everyone!

[Dan72]

I have been forum stalking everyone for the last week, signed up the other day when my 7 year old son and I talked the wife into keeping the newest member of the family. That would be the cute little guy/gal set as my avatar, found wild in the yard on the 5th. Thanks to some help from Jeff B of Garter Snake Morph and the forum I've learned that I have a T+ Nebraska type. No idea on sex yet but the snake does have a name thanks to my 3 year old daughter.... Butterscotch. I'm cool with it as long as Butterscotch ends up being a female, if not we may need to come up with something else. I had box turtles, frogs, and lizards as a child but never snakes because mom always said no. But, my greatest love affair from afar had always been snakes. And since moving into our current home six years ago, which is apparently garter snake central, I've got to enjoy them every year in the yard. This is the first kept for a pet so learning as we go. Great forum to do so and you all seem very passionate, helpful, and educated with what I hope to be the beginning of many years of enjoyment. I already have a growing wish list of new members for the family if all goes well with Butterscotch. Can't wait to get to know some of you better, especially my fellow forum members that live here in Iowa.

[infernalis]

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[infernalis]

Can't wait to get to know some of you better, especially my fellow forum members that live here in Iowa.

Wait until you meet Steve... He's up to his eyebrows in Radix, and he's practically your neighbour.

[katach]

Welcome to the forum family!

[Thamnophis]

Welcome on this great forum...

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[Didymus20X6]

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[EasternGirl]

Welcome to the forum family! Yes...you and Steve will have a lot to talk about. Apparently Iowa is the place to be if you want to find wild garters! :) I think I need to move to Iowa...

[chris-uk]

welcome to the forum. That's a great find, Iowa is definitely a better place to find garters than the middle of England...

[Natrix]

Welcome to the Den :D
Great find, :cool:. I am sure that you'll be very happy here. lots of good advice from lots of friendly people. ;)

[Didymus20X6]

Welcome to the forum family! Yes...you and Steve will have a lot to talk about. Apparently Iowa is the place to be if you want to find wild garters! :) I think I need to move to Iowa...
But I don't think they have Easterns.

EDIT: Actually, yes they do.

[kueluck]

You're gonna find great like minded people with a love for garters and other critters here. Along with amazing insight and information. I'm still snake-less, but come here everyday for info and entertainment.

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you on the forum. If you need another snake just let me know.
I have a couple good friend who lives in Des Moines. One isn't a forum member but would be glad to help you.

Seems strange you found a T+ Nebr. albino
Any chance you can post a few photos?

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[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard.

[Dan72]

Steve, I would love to post more photos, plan was to take some more today because everyone keeps saying how fast they grow up. Like all things small. I'll get some up as soon as my wife can lend a hand, she is the photographer. I would be thrilled to get to know anyone here in Des Moines that you are friends with. Kind of you to offer, thank you!

[gregmonsta]

Greetings :D

[guidofatherof5]

Steve, I would love to post more photos, plan was to take some more today because everyone keeps saying how fast they grow up. Like all things small. I'll get some up as soon as my wife can lend a hand, she is the photographer. I would be thrilled to get to know anyone here in Des Moines that you are friends with. Kind of you to offer, thank you!

Spoke with my friend Mark. He said he would be glad to help.
When you're ready for his phone number just send me a PM.

[indigoman]

Welcome to the forum! glad to have you onboard.

[Dan72]

Some pictures are up now under the general talk forum where I put some questions about Butterscotch out there. Great conversation with Steve, again many thanks. Can't wait to dig in and get to know everyone better. Hope the pics are enjoyed by all, like any proud parent I'm sure they will not be the last.

[mikem]

Officially saying welcome to you :D What a lucky find!

[EasternGirl]

Yes...she is very pretty...great find!