Buying a Garter?

[philthechil]

I'm interested in buying a Garter (in the spring) but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. I want one that is under $50, so probably a baby which is fine with me. Also, I want a bluish or reddish colored. I was thinking maybe one of the following:

Red-Sided Garter
Blue Striped Garter
Florida Blue Garter
Pudget Sound Garter

I'd like suggestions on what kind to get, altough I would like any kind that's cheap and have exotic colors.

[adamanteus]

The best place to start would be right here, in our classifieds section..... it won't be long before it is full with members' captive bred Garters for sale!

[GarterNovice]

All I can say is don't go to Petco. Only go to a pet store you trust implicitly. I'm getting my next snake from Steve/Guidofatherof5 in a couple of weeks.

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

I might have Puget Sound garter babies in about 2-3 months

[crzy_kevo]

the second best place to start is Scott Felzer's Garter Snakes, specializing in aberrant garters (http://www.albinogartersnake.com) but prices can be alot on some of the more rare speicies and morphs

[philthechil]

Adamaneus: How long do you think that will be?

Edgy: I saw that on your website, but there aren't any prices right now. :/

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

they will be $35-$40

Adamaneus: How long do you think that will be?

Edgy: I saw that on your website, but there aren't any prices right now. :/

[philthechil]

Does that include shipping?

[drache]

shipping is pricey - and you don't want to cut corners there
are you anywhere near other forum members?
then you can just pick up your baby and have a nice visit with a fellow garter geek

[philthechil]

I only know of Gertie. And I have yet to contact her. But when I do, I will ask. :D Know anyone else in MN

[adamanteus]

I'll be blunt (clumbsy?) I always worry when a person chooses their snake by virtue of its' price..... you asked particularly for a 'cheap' snake (under $50). What if you need a vet?
I know money is always a consideration, but remember 'sh1t happens' and once you own an animal it's welfare is your responsibility.

[philthechil]

I would be able to pay for a vet, but I just don't want to be paying a whole bunch for a snake.

[adamanteus]

I wasn't having a go.... just thinking out loud.:)

[philthechil]

Haha, so anyone know anybody besides Gertie who lives here in the US?

[drache]

many of us live in the US
and will be having lovely babies in spring

[GarterNovice]

Steve lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Might be a bit far for a day trip from Minnesota, but it's could definitely be done. I personally live in Kansas City, KS suburbs but I don't breed snakes. Not yet anyways:)

[philthechil]

Ok, I guess I will wait till April or May?

[ssssnakeluvr]

will be about 2 - 3 months before babies start popping out...everyone is just getting all their snakes out of brumation to breed....takes 90-120 days for litters to pop. you can watch my site too..:rolleyes:

[infernalis]

I still have some left from last years litters, but nothing colurful...

[guidofatherof5]

Steve lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Might be a bit far for a day trip from Minnesota, but it's could definitely be done. I personally live in Kansas City, KS suburbs but I don't breed snakes. Not yet anyways:)

You're getting a wonderful male. I have a few(many, okay, coupious) females.

[GarterNovice]

He definitely looks very handsome:) I'm really lookin forward to watching him scurry all over his new digs:)

[misskris]

Hey Phil, I'm in eastern Iowa. or three hours due west of Chicago IL. Not sure how far north you are in MN.

I was planning on ordering a couple redsided garters and maybe a pugent or two. If your folks would be willing to meet, we could work something out.

[philthechil]

Oh, and it would have to be a female because the one I have now is a female.