Hello

I'm looking into purchasing a garter snake. I've googled them several times, but I've read a lot of conflicting information. So I thought maybe I could get some clear answers from some of you out there.


1.) Is a 40 gallon tank ok for 1 garter?
-will baby/juvenile garteres get overwhelmed by the size, or wil it be comfy for them?

2.) What should warm/cool side temperatures be?
-do they need Under tank heaters?
-can I just place a heat bulb on the screen above where the warm side is suppost to be?

3.) List easy to find feeders for garters please.

4.) Is handling an option?
-If so, how do you go about approaching the snake, and at what age?

5.) What should the humidity be in the tank for a proper shed?