Greetings from Texas -

[thamneil]

Welcome from a frigid Winnipeg!

[ProXimuS]

Hello and welcome

[snake man]

Welcome.

[Selkielass]

Hello, and welcome!
Since he came from your yard, soil, plants and humus from your yard should be fine so long as you avoid pesticides and other harmful substances. Keeping a habitat, or part of a n enclosure as a mini-ecosystem is called keeping a bi-active terrarium, and they can be great so long as you keep them balanced and healthy- and that isn't hard.

I wouldn't recommend a bi-active habitat for sick or injured animals, but it is a pleasing display option with a number of benefits. (Mine is nearly free of unpleasant odors. It smells earthy and garden like. )

[Ruth]

Hello, and welcome!
Since he came from your yard, soil, plants and humus from your yard should be fine so long as you avoid pesticides and other harmful substances. Keeping a habitat, or part of a n enclosure as a mini-ecosystem is called keeping a bi-active terrarium, and they can be great so long as you keep them balanced and healthy- and that isn't hard.

I wouldn't recommend a bi-active habitat for sick or injured animals, but it is a pleasing display option with a number of benefits. (Mine is nearly free of unpleasant odors. It smells earthy and garden like. )

welcome and I'm loving the above comment about and earthy garden scent I think I may give it a go.

[Didymus20X6]

I have a herpetologist friend that lives in Texas, Clint Pustejovsky of Texas Snakes and More. If you have any questions about other snakes in your area, he's the guy. Give him a call if you're in the Houston area.

But for garters and Dekays, you're not going to find any place better than this forum right here.

[rswindull]

I have a herpetologist friend that lives in Texas. If you have any questions about other snakes in your area, he's the guy. Give him a call if you're in the Houston area.

Too bad I'm in the Dallas area. Mr. Pustejovsky seems to do a lot in his area. Bummer.
Thanks for pointing me in his direction, however. Cool site!

[Didymus20X6]

Clint is very active in the Houston area. They always have him on the news, talking about snakes and stuff. And he's very passionate about snakes, too. Oddly enough, I got to know him mainly through Lutheran connections.