Scott Felzer

[Jeff B]

Has anyone heard from Scott Felzer lately? He wasn't returning text for a couple weeks so called and his phone is disconnected. Ed hadn't heard from him either. I am a little worried about him quite frankly.

[Eddie]

I am worried also

[Tommytradix]

he hasnt been responding to my texts either now i know why. come to think of it you havent been either jeff lol

[KashGarter27]

I tried texting him bout 2 weeks ago 2 c if he had anything forsale but he havnt reapond bck

[Albert Clark]

I tried reaching out to him about 3 weeks ago and never heard back. Don told me that he had purchased some of Scott's stock bc Scott was downsizing his collection. However, that was the most I have heard. Several people on another forum said they were trying to get in touch with him but we're not getting any replies.

[d_virginiana]

I had noticed the 'available' section of his site wasn't being updated like it usually is this time of year. I hope nothing bad has happened :(

[guidofatherof5]

I spoke to him probably 6-8 months ago. The number I have has been disconnected.

[BLUESIRTALIS]

I haven't heard from him either and i'm starting to get worried!
I am worried also

[Albert Clark]

Has any one reached out to Don and asked? It's very strange no one has heard from him. No one?

[Tommytradix]

do you think he got out of garters? he did sell alot of snakes recently well over 100

[guidofatherof5]

I just left a message for Don to let us know if he knows anything about this situation.

[BLUESIRTALIS]

Both emails i had for him are down too! Anyone have him on facebook?

[Tommytradix]

i have him on fb but he never goes on there

[guidofatherof5]

I spoke to a couple people that have phone numbers other then the business. They are going to try to contact him. I asked them to report back to us if they can.

[ssssnakeluvr]

Last time I talked to him was about 2 1/2 months ago. I did buy some of his stock along with a friend of mine. He contacted me and said he was a little burned out. I tried both numbers I have for him and they are disconnected. I'm not sure if he is totally out of garters or not. I am also thinning my population due to family stuff. I will post another thread for available stuff.

[Zdravko092368]

I remember some people I was talking to about garters who I referred to Felzy tell me they tried already and he never responded, this was a few weeks ago.

[slipknot711]

just seeing if anyone has any updates on him.

[Qwerty3159]

I sent an email to him in late May about a possible purchase and never got a response. I was surprised because I had heard everywhere the excellent service he was known for.

[slipknot711]

any updates?

[Albert Clark]

Haven't heard of anything promising yet. Still hoping for the best.

[AntTheDestroyer]

It seems to me that he made sure to shut down all the contacts for his business, which in my mind is a sign he is just trying to get out of the hobby. If there were a true emergency I don't know if he or someone else would take the time to shut everything down. I could be wrong but in my mind there is reason to stay positive.

[Tommytradix]

It seems to me that he made sure to shut down all the contacts for his business, which in my mind is a sign he is just trying to get out of the hobby. If there were a true emergency I don't know if he or someone else would take the time to shut everything down. I could be wrong but in my mind there is reason to stay positive.
yes i feel the same. he sold over 75 adults and almost all the females were gravid. dosnt sound like someone who wants to stick around. although his website is still up but no activity on it for awhile

[Dan72]

So not to sound uncaring to Scott, because I as well think he is probably just fine. Don are you and your friend the ones with the chunk of his collection that he parted with? If gravid what are you guys hoping to produce and what will be available? Maybe start another thread with plans? And again not to come across as morbid or anything but I checked every possible way that I'm aware of to check the status of obituaries in his state and came up with nothing, so hopefully, probably okay.

[Albert Clark]

It seems strange to me that he wouldn't let someone know that he is ok? I mean somebody, anybody so at least we wouldn't have to guess about his whereabouts. You know what I mean? Very strange. Even if you wanted to get out of the hobby and sold your whole collection at least let someone know you are safe and ok. IDK.

[d_virginiana]

It is a little weird... If he were getting out of the hobby I'd expect an update on his website or facebook or something saying that's what was happening considering how prominent he is in the garter community.

[Jeff B]

I guess I am surprised that he would not have just told me that he was taking a break from the business or whatever. Last time we texted each other was June 2, which is not that long ago. I can certainly understand wanting to disconnect and take a break, as a person gets a lot of emails, phone calls and texts. I'm just surprised he disconnected with me. Hopefully he will read this and get in touch with me at some point just to let me know everything is OK.

[AntTheDestroyer]

I am sorry Jeff. I am new to the hobby and don't truly think I understand what we are losing, but I do know what it is like to lose a friend and respected colleague. In the little time I have enjoyed garter snakes as pets I have started to grasp how much influence Scott had on a very small and close group of hobbyists. I am in no way trying to down play your concern for him.

[Jeff B]

I appreciate your words. I am actually quite sad/depressed about this, but I understand that sometimes people need to take a break or focus attentions in a different direction, such is life, but I hope that I have not lost a friend permanently.
Your grasp is correct that NOBODY has done more for the garter snake or the hobby than Scott Felzer PERIOD. We all owe him a debt of gratitude and you can never really know or understand all the reasons a person does what they do and the choices they make because we aren't walking in their shoes, but I hope that if he ever does show back up in the hobby that he is welcomed without judgement and respected for what he is "THE GODFATHER" of garter snakes.
Certainly I have went a month and a half without having words with Scott over the years, but this is different and I miss him dearly already.

[BLUESIRTALIS]

I would say at least half of the morphs out here wouldn't even be available if it wasn't for scott! Thanks scott felzer we miss you buddy!
i appreciate your words. I am actually quite sad/depressed about this, but i understand that sometimes people need to take a break or focus attentions in a different direction, such is life, but i hope that i have not lost a friend permanently.
Your grasp is correct that nobody has done more for the garter snake or the hobby than scott felzer period. We all owe him a debt of gratitude and you can never really know or understand all the reasons a person does what they do and the choices they make because we aren't walking in their shoes, but i hope that if he ever does show back up in the hobby that he is welcomed without judgement and respected for what he is "the godfather" of garter snakes.
Certainly i have went a month and a half without having words with scott over the years, but this is different and i miss him dearly already.

[Tommytradix]

I would say at least half of the morphs out here wouldn't even be available if it wasn't for scott! Thanks scott felzer we miss you buddy!
i agree and jeff has been a big part of that too

[Albert Clark]

Wow, I feel the love Jeff. And to everyone who had any verbal interaction with Scott this is a hard pill to swallow. Including myself of course. I remember purchasing my first and only t.s.radix pair from Scott about 10 years ago and our conversation on the phone about genetics bc that pair was het for albino and how Scott took the time to explain about the breeding and all. He was very influential and reassuring in a way that is missed. I hope his absence is only a temporary thing and we hear from him real soon.

[Tommytradix]

Wow, I feel the love Jeff. And to everyone who had any verbal interaction with Scott this is a hard pill to swallow. Including myself of course. I remember purchasing my first and only t.s.radix pair from Scott about 10 years ago and our conversation on the phone about genetics bc that pair was het for albino and how Scott took the time to explain about the breeding and all. He was very influential and reassuring in a way that is missed. I hope his absence is only a temporary thing and we hear from him real soon.
t.s.radix? lol is that a eastern x plains hybrid? hahaha jk carry on...

[Jeff B]

i agree and jeff has been a big part of that too

Anything I have accomplished pales in comparison to what Scott did, the vast majority of my collection originated from Scott Felzer either directly or indirectly. Well if he ever wants to pick up a some garters he can have a few morphs "on the house" from me.

[BLUESIRTALIS]

Me too!
anything i have accomplished pales in comparison to what scott did, the vast majority of my collection originated from scott felzer either directly or indirectly. Well if he ever wants to pick up a some garters he can have a few morphs "on the house" from me.

[bigsnakegirl78]

I was thinking about contacting Scott to see if he had any adult female albino checkereds available and saw this thread. :/ At least the general consensus seems to be that he's ok, I've seen quite a few reptile hobby people die over the past few months so it would be sad to hear that something happened to him as well.

[Tommytradix]

Anything I have accomplished pales in comparison to what Scott did, the vast majority of my collection originated from Scott Felzer either directly or indirectly. Well if he ever wants to pick up a some garters he can have a few morphs "on the house" from me.
me 3! lol think that can be said about most morphs lol but jeff you do great work with easterns they dont breed for me which is why i stick with radix

[Tommytradix]

how old is scott?

[Albert Clark]

t.s.radix? lol is that a eastern x plains hybrid? hahaha jk carry on...
T. Radix , thanks Tommy for the correction.

[Tommytradix]

T. Radix , thanks Tommy for the correction.
np lol t.radix radix there is also a sub species t radix haydeni but they dont consider it nomore even though their scale count is different and the haydeni has much cleaner markings/pattern. they share alot of the same range and the only way to tell them apart is scale count lol

[AntTheDestroyer]

Hey Jeff did you hear from Scott? Or anyone else for that matter?

[Jeff B]

Nope, no email, text or call


Hey Jeff did you hear from Scott? Or anyone else for that matter?

[Zdravko092368]

Nope, no email, text or call

That's a shame...

[AntTheDestroyer]

This situation is truly strange. You would think he would at least send some notification to those he knew well. What a bummer.

[Eddie]

I hope he is ok

[Albert Clark]

Does anyone know if he has any family that could be contacted? What about the police department near his last known address?

[guidofatherof5]

Does anyone know if he has any family that could be contacted? What about the police department near his last known address?

That situation is being looked into Albert. I'll update as soon as I know anything.

[guidofatherof5]

I just sent a message to a member that lives(lived) close to him so lets see what that brings.

[Albert Clark]

I just sent a message to a member that lives(lived) close to him so lets see what that brings.

Good looking out Steve! Fingers crossed.:)

[guidofatherof5]

The best information at this time is Scott is alive and out of the garter snake business. I know this leaves many unanswered questions but that is all the info. I have at this time.

[Albert Clark]

That in and of itself is calming. I will accept that bc that's all we have. Great **** Tracy work Steve! Haha. ( The detective Tracy ):)

[guidofatherof5]

That in and of itself is calming. I will accept that bc that's all we have. Great **** Tracy work Steve! Haha. ( The detective Tracy ):)

Richard Tracy gets by the filter:D

[guidofatherof5]

Having a forum member to stop by his house is a bust. They have since moved away.

[Eddie]

Alive and well is good news!! Wonder what he is going to do with his website?

[Albert Clark]

Wow! A retired pioneer. He should be in line for retirement benefits and a pension from all his work with garter snakes! Scott Felzer Day!!!!!!!!!!