hello, I'm new to this forum, actually i found this just a sec ago and wanted to join because i too love garter snakes. i have had many garters, not different kinds but they are all cool. ill start off by showing you guys my garter snake. His name is Spot, and he has been with me for a 6 months. he was smaller when i got him.
Here he is basking under the light.


laying next to the water bowl.


In the plants


I love him..


So tell me what you guys think.
I also want to know, i have a 100 watt bulb being used for a basking light. Spot loves to bask every day but i want to make sure i have a good light. should i get a different type of bulb? like a halogen bulb or basking bulb? or is a regular bulb ok? and another thing, spot isn't eating. he has eaten once in 4 months. last time he ate was red minnows, and i know they aren't good for a complete diet but he wont eat. he wont eat pinkies and i cant get worms for him because its winter in Wisconsin. what should i do? and other thing, what type of garter is he? i was told he was a butler but those are illegal to have here but then i was told he is a regular eastern garter. any help?