catching a garter snake

[codyy]

can anyone tell me the types of garters in oklahoma?i cant find on the internet and where are places to look to catch on and when can i start? by places to look i mean(trees, under rocks.so on.)thanks

[adamanteus]

You have T. sirtalis, T. marcianus and in Northern Oklahoma I think you have T. radix.
Try this link.
snakefinder

[codyy]

cant read the language on it lol,and,would dirt be bad for the ground?i was thinking a few inches of dirt and then my bark(i have a tall aquarium)and them bury my water bowl so itl liek a lake

[adamanteus]

The only 'language' you need worry about is the scientific names of the species, Cody. Click on the name and it shows you that species' distribution on the map.
sirtalis is the Eastern Garter
marcianus is the Checkered Garter
radix is the Plains Garter

Dirt is a bad idea, there might be all kinds of nasty bugs and germs in there, plus it will get into the water and foul it up. You're better off with just your sterile bark.

[codyy]

ok,i really hope i can catch a garter snake this year, the only problem is theres like 4 tiems rattle snake and water moccasins we found then garter snakes :S ive been waiting 2 months know i wish my dad would just leme buy one, are there any snakes in oklahoma that are like water snakes

[adamanteus]

Yeah, I think you have the Northern Water Snake, Nerodia sipedon..... but you must be careful, to the untrained eye it could easily resemble the Water Moccasin! You don't want to get those two confused!

[codyy]

ok thanks i want a ribbon snake the most though

[adamanteus]

You have Ribbons in Oklahoma too.... T. proximus.

[codyy]

cool where would i look for them? neer water,under logs?rock?

[adamanteus]

cool where would i look for them? neer water,under logs?rock?

Yeah, all of those! Under debris is usually the easiest. I think it's still a little early in the year yet, though. I'm not too sure about your weather, as I'm in the UK, but later this evening there will be a lot more US members on line, they'll be better able to advise you on seasons.