catching wild garters health concerns

[toad772]

OK I was thinking about catching a wild garter but I own CB corns and wondering what health issues the garter could bring? cause if there is any then I don't want to bring one in and risk my corns health

[Stefan-A]

Various parasites and diseases. The problem with wildcaught animals is that it's impossible to know what it carries. I recommend getting your snake from a breeder.

I also recommend checking your local laws.

[toad772]

Various parasites and diseases. The problem with wildcaught animals is that it's impossible to know what it carries. I recommend getting your snake from a breeder.

I also recommend checking your local laws.

No one sells garters here

[drache]

welcome to the forum
and what Stefan said - ditto

[infernalis]

No one sells garters here

Where is "here" ???

I see an American flag as your location, tons of people sell garters in the USA...

[toad772]

Where is "here" ???

I see an American flag as your location, tons of people sell garters in the USA...

here is canada

[gregmonsta]

We do have a few Canadian members here and it is possible to import from America. Wild populations should be left alone if at all possible.
If you do decide to catch one then I would advise a long period of quaranteen with full fecal checks and observation.

[toad772]

We do have a few Canadian members here and it is possible to import from America. Wild populations should be left alone if at all possible.
If you do decide to catch one then I would advise a long period of quaranteen with full fecal checks and observation.

well importing would be costly and if I wanted to spend money I wouldn't buy a garter

[toad772]

and as for laws it is legal to collect them and there is no limit of how many you can collect

[Stefan-A]

well importing would be costly and if I wanted to spend money I wouldn't buy a garter

Why not? If you don't mind me asking.