I agree with ANJI1971 to a tee. I couldn't have wrote it better. Our common interest is Garters... That makes us animal lovers, it is hard not to talk about all other animals, snakes or otherwise with our friends. I have a zoo at my house I would need 15 different forums. I try really hard not to talk about anything but snakes... But I, like most others feel comfortable here. You have never led me astray in my new herp. hobby for that I respect you all in many ways. I would hate to have to join another site when all I need is here. But I understand what you are saying, I just think you will loose a lot of conversation... Because I have one garter and that is it, so all I can tell you is what happens with my one little snake. I would say there is a large number of people who don't own tons of snakes on this site... We want to be involved too! I think others besides me will feel lost too...

Just my opinion... Andrea