Just thought I'd share this neat new addition, and definitely new-thread-worthy. My income tax present to myself, a pair of captive bred drop dead gorgeous Mud Snakes, Farancia Abacura. these little guys are very similar to garters in their habits. They are semi-aquatic and feast on things near and in the water. They specialize in salamanders, frogs and tadpoles and as adults, sirens and eels. Little gems had a salamander each while still in their shipping deli cup. Not a whole lot of people get to see these, purely because they're rather shy. They're also known as hoops snakes, because for some odd reason, there is a totally false and ridiculous myth out there that they will bite the end of their tail and roll down a hill. Adults can reach 4 feet in length and lay massive clutches of up to 100 eggs! They are pretty unique in that the mother watches over her nest until the babies hatch, and if provoked, the first line of defense is to simply poke you with a pointy tail tip. Mine will be switched over to easier food sources. I highly recommend this species to all garter lovers!!! (but only if you are an advanced keeper!)