I decided to start writing a thread for my first experience with garters, so I can watch my first garter, and my experience with the species, grow.

I got my first Garter snake on the 11th of April 2012. I took the advice from the members of this forum, and took a drive to get him, instead of ordering from the internet. I'm very happy I did and chose a Checkered Garter from the two I had to choose from.

I fed him for the first time on the 16th of April, and he ate very well. I'm still unsure of the sex but will take some photo's after he's digested for 48 or so hours. My OH decided to give it a name anyhow, so the poor little guy will be forever known as Domino. Domino has really grown on me, and calms down to handling really well. Give him some time and he will be the most calm and tamest garter in the south of England lol.