Thanks to all. Got to correct the country, not for political reasons but for latitude. Separated one baby and it devoured earthworm sections after a car ride to Lucy's father's place, where it will hopefully survive the next 4 days. Mommy's a single mother and a nurse, 4 days on, 4 off. We have her usually half the time. Mother snake is placid and accepting, as is another adult of indeterminate sex that was captured on the same day. My granddaughter has taught me more about snakes than I her. Garter snakes are not allowed to be purchased here. On an added note, the ringneck was found under a stump with an orange-bellied and two browns. Thought they were from the same litter. Maybe not?