I know this has nothing to do with gartersnakes, but I was reading this today and since this toy is on my daughter's Christmas list, it definitely concerned me enough to share it. This toy is sold as AquaDots in Canada and the US. Sorry I don't know if the link will work directly from this post, you may have to copy and paste it.


CANOE -- CNEWS - World: Australia recalls Chinese-made children's toys containing 'date rape' drug

While I know my daughter is old enough to not swallow her toys, I do have a small nephew who would be more than willing, and God knows what this chemical could do if the residue is on their hands and they put their fingers in their mouths........scary stuff!