I plan on purchasing a garter snake in the near future (if I can find a breeder) and want to know about the whole hibernation process. Today is October 8th, if I purchase a lets say 1-2 month old snake would I still hibernate it at such a young age? If so what month should I start it and what month should it end? Also what are the steps you take to put the snake into hibernation?

Thanks so much guy, imp new to garter snake keeping
Blain