(Distant) future snake owner here... hi!

[fishmostly]

Hey! My name's Raegan. I recently discovered the crazy amount of diversity in the Common Garter Snake (13 recognized subspecies! Wow!) and, upon doing further research, decided I wanted to own one as a pet (someday). So here I am! About me: Fish tank maniac (which explains my username, plus it's also the name of my blog), central Texas, currently a senior in high school, planning on studying Aquatic Biology in college. I figure that I'll be able to actually own a garter snake of my own after college, but until then I want to learn as much as I can, pick up tips and tricks, and get to know people who are current owners. So... hello!

[infernalis]

[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard.

[guidofatherof5]

Great to have you with us. A good place to start would be the care sheet. Any additional questions can be posted to the members.
Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet

[slipknot711]

welcome! im relatively new myself and these are great people to ask questions. Very helpful and dont make you feel silly for asking "simple" questions. youll love it here

[fishmostly]

Thanks! I was suuuuuper nervous about actually starting a thread, I was lurking for like a week before actually creating an account, and then lurked for another couple of days before introducing myself. Anyone here going to Repticon in Houston (January 11-12)? I am! I hope that someone will bring garters, just so that I can get a good look at one up close!

[infernalis]

There is nothing to be nervous about posting here, we are like a big family with an open door.

[fishmostly]

I've found that most online communities are, but that doesn't seem to take away that rush of uncertainty when one first introduces oneself. So, what is there to do for non-snake owners? It's not like I can offer any advice (unless someone needs help with planted aquariums! I'm great at those!) as I've only even held a snake a handful of times.

[infernalis]

ask questions, compliment others, be yourself.

[infernalis]

So tell us what drew you to aquatic biology?

Have you heard about the plans to dredge shipping lanes in the barrier reef?