New here and to snakes.

[cheyanne]

Hi guys. I joined this sight just days after I received a Puget Sound garter snake from a friend who had been breeding them.
He is 7 months old, born on September 10th.

He is very friendly and cuddley, but as I am very new to keeping snakes as pets I could use all the advice I can get.

I got him just as he was about to shed so I have not had much experience with his eating habits. However I have encountered a problem shed for my first shed. Thanks to looking on here, I was paying extra attention to his shed and noticed his head did not shed along with the rest of his body. Hopefully with the advice I got here and help from the breeder we can get this solved before it becomes a problem for him.

Anyways, thanks in advance for all the help I am sure I will be receiving from all of you at some point. :)

[thamneil]

Welcome from a chilly Winnipeg!

As for the shed, you're lucky that it's on his face. Place him in a container with some wet, warm paper towels and he should slough that off himself. Good luck!

[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard.

[katach]

Welcome to the thamily! We all hate pictures so don't dare post any ;)

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you with us.
Check for 2 eye caps and a complete tail shed.
Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet (http://www.thamnophis.com/index.php?page=caresheet)

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//744/medium/welcome.jpg

[rickymar81]

Welcome from So Cal

[d_virginiana]

Welcome to the forum :)

btw: pictures or the snake is imaginary.

[chris-uk]

Welcome aboard.