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HWood
11-09-2011, 12:22 PM
Hello! I am a newbie and hope I am posting in the right place.

When I was a child my father brought home a small snake for me as a pet. "Jake the Snake" and I bonded instantly! Jake only grew to about 12 inches long and had him for many many years until he escaped one day. Jake lived mostly on worms.

I would like to get another one of these small snakes but I am not sure where I can get one. I live in NE Ohio and attend reptile shows looking for another Jake.

One reptile vendor told me I was looking for a "decatur snake". I googled it but no hits. Is there a snake called Decatur? Someone else said a "brown snake".

I am sure Jake was a garter because the way he looked.

Please advise what kind of snake I am in search of...

Thanks so much!!
HWood
Stefan-A
11-09-2011, 02:44 PM
Storeria dekayi.
katach
11-09-2011, 04:18 PM
3235Welcome to the forum family. That does sound like a Dekayi.
guidofatherof5
11-09-2011, 05:38 PM
Nice to have you on the forum.
Here's a link to the care sheet. It will answer many questions about keeping garter snakes.
Any questions not answered can be posted on the forum.
Garter Snake Care Sheet - Caresheets (http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets/index.php?title=Garter_Snake_Care_Sheet)
ssssnakeluvr
11-09-2011, 08:19 PM
sounds like a brown snake, also known as DeKays snake. they are mainly worm eaters and get about a foot long full grown. you probably won't find them at reptile show. Wayne (Infernalis) has them. h e might be able to help you acquire another one =)
guidofatherof5
11-09-2011, 09:10 PM
They also enjoy slugs. Wayne even has his eating pinkies.
infernalis
11-10-2011, 04:51 AM
My ears were ringing.....

Deakayi does sound right.

http://www.thamfriends.com/photos/DKdot.jpg
HWood
11-10-2011, 01:00 PM
OMG - you guys/girls are awesome! That's the little guy I am looking for. Truth be told, Infernalis's pic actually brought a tear to my eye! Wayne, would you consider helping me acquire one? I am a good mom! My 6 turtles say so!! Please let me know.

HWood
guidofatherof5
11-10-2011, 01:04 PM
Great little snakes.

What State are you in?

HerpNet.net - Iowa Reptiles and Amphibians - Brown Snake - Storeria dekayi (http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=26)
HWood
11-10-2011, 01:13 PM
I am in Cleveland Ohio Steve. Can you help me out??

Thanks!! - Eileen
EasternGirl
11-10-2011, 01:14 PM
Those are nice looking little snakes! I hope you find one soon!
HWood
11-10-2011, 08:04 PM
OMG - you guys/girls are awesome! That's the little guy I am looking for. Truth be told, Infernalis's pic actually brought a tear to my eye! Wayne, would you consider helping me acquire one? I am a good mom! My 6 turtles say so!! Please let me know.

HWood
infernalis
11-14-2011, 06:56 PM
Springtime, would be happy to set you right up.
Mommy2many
11-14-2011, 07:44 PM
Wayne is definitely the guy. The Dekayi's are wonderful. I have one as well and they do love their slugs! Mine has also adapted to worms but still...