T. radix Ranch 2014

[guidofatherof5]

I spotted that male out in the garden area this morning during a rain.

[guidofatherof5]

I found this beautiful female while whacking a few weeds. She was the second of 3 I saw. The large adult female I saw went into the neighbors yard and a male went under my deck. I also found evidence that the snake are back in the siding as usual. Poop marks the spot.

[rickymar81]

You are a lucky man Steve! Nice looking girl

[guidofatherof5]

Just spotted this male out along the deck. I think he was out to get a cool drink of water from the bowl I leave out for them.
By the way, if you ever wondered if wild garter poop in their water supplies like they do in captivity? Trust me, they do

[guidofatherof5]

The poop by the siding opening was pretty good evidence that the garters were active in the siding but I think this photo nails it down. I took this just a few moments ago. This male was out wandering and wasn't too concerned until I moved the flash lite beam around. I returned a few moments later to find him in this position. I made a quick run to the yard and gathered a few night crawlers. I put them at the entrance to the deck so hopefully some of my wild ones will have a good meal. It probably wasn't necessary as rain is moving in and I sure the kids will be out hunting soon.

[guidofatherof5]

Looks like I've got some cleaning to do. No one to blame but myself. That's right where I left them some food.

[guidofatherof5]

Give them some food, water and shelter and this is what you get. A nice shed from a wild male T. radix - Plains Garter Snake

[chris-uk]

And who knows how many sheds you have around the grounds and under the house that you don't find?

[guidofatherof5]

And who knows how many sheds you have around the grounds and under the house that you don't find?

What a lovely thought, Chris. Thanks.

[guidofatherof5]

While checking the property for damage from yesterday's storm I checked under the grain shovel hide. This good looking young female was there. After a couple photos she was returned to her hide.