Wow!
You guys are really fantastic!
James: Thanks for the photo info. I am not very good with taking pictures, but I will try to take some over the week-end and post them if I am successful
Zephyr: I really feel welcome here now!
beaniesmommy:It is good to know I can get help from snake lovers of all kinds here. I am sure I will be needing it as my snake journey continues!
Don: WOW! You were right...GREAT WEBSITE!!!! I live in Orem, which is getting pretty urbanized, unfortunately. It could be that the wandering garter came from an orchard that they are pulling up to make room for more condos I wasn't sure how long the snake could go without eating (he was about a foot long, so I guess he knew his way around in the outdoors), but I was getting a little pressure from my mother and brother to put him back out as there were musical refrains of "Born Free" playing in their minds. Mom thinks the garters are cute and my brother is willing to "tolerate" them, but I think he secretly thinks they are kind of fun!
Anji: Yes, 0 to 12 is actually kind of intimidating at the moment, but with all of you folks, I think my new babies and I should do just fine!
Tami: Hopefully pictures this week-end. Looks like you have quite a handful of "critters" to keep you busy, too!

Thanks, all for the welcome! I am feeling at home on this site already!!!
Now I've got to work on using those little smiley-faced icons.....