The theme for this month's contest, chosen by "TheBeansprout" will be "Hunting", meaning garters in the middle of stalking, chasing or catching their next meals.

The rules are as follows;

1) Each participant is allowed only one entry.
2) The competition will remain open for the first weeks of January, the final week being set aside for voting.
3) Pictures must be related to Garter and Ribbon Snakes and must be within the theme set by last month's winner in order to be eligible.
4) The winner may choose the theme for the February '09 competition, but may not participate in it.
5) It is understood that the winner gives his or her permission for their winning entry to be posted on the portal page, unless otherwise stated beforehand.

Sample photo of "Hunting". (Supplied by TheBeansprout)