Okay, this may be the snow talking but anyway.......

I've come to a decision. I'm gonna take the plunge and buy myself a garter or 2 for my birthday, ( the last day of this month. ) This plan/plot is prospective and subject to change depending on availability of critters AND, more importantly, amount of funds $$$$$$! So there's my realistic disclaimer on this e-mail.

Having said that, this is what I'm looking for. I'd like something with a checkered, albino pattern. I'm not into PINK snakes! But I DO like the yellow pattern that some albinos have. I also love, love, LOVE the color blue in general and guess what? Garters also come in blue. ( I thought the only blue snakes were Malaysian Corals and I'm NOT bringing home an exotic hot! ) So I would also/or like to find a blue phase garter. ( I'm keeping the terms general so that I will not limit myself to this or that specific morph. ) Age depends on price tag. I would like to keep the price low until I have more garter snake experience under my belt so I am not adverse to little guys. I have a feeling the adults may be out of my price range. It depends how much cash I can sock away this month. I live in southern York Co. Pa. so if there are any garter breeders in my area expecting something like I have described please let me know.

As I have said before, these are my dreams only and are subject to change depending on situations that arise. I'm afraid that the minute I commit ( without cash! ), there will be an unexpected car repair or some other unforseen issue that arises from life in general. ( I'm sure many can relate to this! ) We also have to pay for vaccinations for 3 horses this spring and that is never cheap but hubby helps with that since he is also a horse owner. I do the snake thing on my own.

Be that as it may, there's my hopeful plans. It is good to have goals.

Devon