Missing scales?

[ConcinusMan]

No Marnie, he's telling me "leave the hell alone or I keel you!"

[EasternGirl]

Lol, Richard...I was actually talking about Hankj's snake being hungry! Yes, your little guy in the video is definitely telling you he wants to "keel you"! Lol....

[ConcinusMan]

What negative consequences can come from his missing scales? He can live fine in captivity without them, right? : /

Yes, he should heal just fine(if he hasn't already healed) and can live just fine without the scales. The only negative consequence is that he might have a bit of trouble shedding around that area. You might have to help to make sure all the skin comes off at shedding time.

[Hankj]

Alright guys thanks!

[erinlovessnakes]

i feel bad for the snakes that are missing scales

[Hankj]

I know! I held him for the first time today haha, with a glove on. I actually kind of have a fear of snakes, so I really don't wanna get bit =p. He didn't make any attempts on biting me and was fairly calm. I put a night crawler in his face and he had no interest in it. His other eye doesn't look to hot either, I don't even know if he can see :/

[guidofatherof5]

Just a thought and an opinion. Biting as a rule is a last resort for most garter snakes.
Your snake will not feel the warmth of your hand and you won't get a good feel for holding your snake with a glove. I can't tell you not to worry about being bit but when it does happen you'll wonder why you worried so much.
Try holding your snake(bare handed) inside the enclosure. Let him go in and out of your finger. You'll get more confidence and your snake will associate you less as a threat.
It will take time for both of you to trust each other.
Best of luck.
Keep us posted on your progress.

[Hankj]

Yeah I know I'm being a little ridiculous but it's just one of those things for me = p.

[guidofatherof5]

Yeah I know I'm being a little ridiculous but it's just one of those things for me = p.

I do understand

[Hankj]

Your words actually encouraged me and I just went in there and held him for about five minutes haha. He did a thorough smelling of my hand lol.

Are wild caught garters known to carry any diseases dangerous to humans?