Hi everybody, I finally have my first Garters!! Yay!! I am so happy. I have been trying to catch one all summer. I finally found a couple hanging out in my yard. I think they are the Plains Garter Thamnophis radix but I am not sure. I live in St. Louis, Mo. and I know there are only 3 species here. They are both doing great and eating with no problems.Thanks for your help!!