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[drache]

welcome to the forum, Alex

Nice to have you on the forum. I don't know how close Sunderland, NE is to Omaha/Council Bluffs but if you get here I will let you have a pair or 2 of my beautiful T.radix(Plaines Garter Snake) Just let me know.
The care sheet is a good place to start looking for what you need.

I just checked and saw you are in the middle of the State. Not very close but my offer still stands.

wrong NE I think - hence wrong Sunderland as well

[gregmonsta]

Greetings

What size aquarium around and will it need to be heated?

As big as possible really garters are very active and love to explore. I would say a three foot tank as a minimum for an adult female. Being in Britain you will need to provide a warm spot without a doubt. Make sure it's on a thermostat and the snake has the choice of a warm spot of about 30C and 20C at the opposite end of the tank.

I know goldfish and frogs, but what is the best food and how often?

Best food available here in britain would be a mixed diet of pinky mice (fluffs for larger snakes) and frozen/thawed trout or salmon fillet. (with occaisional vitamin and calcium supplements) this is easy to cut into portions and store in the freezer.
Adults should be fed approx twice a week with young snakes eating every two to three days. Garters have a higher metabolism than other snakes.

What sort of stuff should I be putting in the aquarium(stones,Water etc.)

A nice large waterbowl, lots of hiding places (plastic plants are good for this in addition to a hide) and branchy things for it to climb.

Any other important information would be greatly received!!
They're fantastic snakes and you've come to the right site. Have a good look around the forum and you'll find plenty of interesting information

[guidofatherof5]

welcome to the forum, Alex

wrong NE I think - hence wrong Sunderland as well

If so, then it's probably a bit further then I originally thought

[A Boyd]

Thanks for all your help guys, It has helped immensely...looks like i have joined the right site.

Thanks again!!

[neutron]

welcome!