I was wondering if I have my info correct, and also correct terminology.

It's my understanding that although garters appear to be "born live" if you're watching the process, they are actually internally incubated in the egg in the mom. The egg membrane is still present when "born", albeit very thin and not looking at all egg-like. Am I correct in this?

Now, for me, this begs some questions. Are they born or hatched? Are they hatchlings? Neo-nates? Juveniles? When do they transition from hatchling/neonate to juvenile?

I know, I should probably buy a book on this, but I have too many books already, and not enough room for garters so I figured I'd ask y'all!