Hi everyone

[Eloise]

I'm new to snakes. My young son and I rescued on out of the school parking lot. I have always had dogs, sometimes cats, the fish I have have been with me for 18 years and my turtle for 31 years. My son wants to keep the tiny snake we found in what I think is a bad place for him to live. The local pet shop said I should release it and buy him a snake. I found it two days ago in northeast pa. Not sure what to do but I have decided I like this snake its small not jumpy if you are slow and not loud. If it faces certain imminent death if I put it back I don't want to do that. I also don't want it to die because I mean well. I'm looking for direction in this and if not this snake I told my son he could have one I buy or he catches in the spring , need direction on that issue too. Thanks, Eloise

[guidofatherof5]

It would be great if we could get a look at the snake to I.D. it. This way we can tailor some advice. Welcome to the forum. I'll link you to the forum care sheet.

Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet

[Albert Clark]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Congrats to your son and you on the rescue. A parking lot is certainly a dangerous location for any snake. There is quite a bit of controversy on keeping wild caught snakes versus captive bred ones. It's the nature of the beast in the hobby/ industry. Good luck with what you decide to do and keep us posted.

[SouthernGirl]

Welcome!!