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    Hi Im from western USA

    I love garters and never new that there were community's like this one dedicated to snakes, I recently have captured a tan yellow Northwestern Garter and any advise and help would be welcomed, thank you very much

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    Re: Hi Im from western USA

    Welcome Popeye...
    I am just jealous that you guys in the usa can catch them in your back yard!

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    Re: Hi Im from western USA

    Do you have wild garters where you live? Today my friend just cuaght a foot and a half common garter it is very nice looking. Also my friend cuaght a baby garter type is unsure.

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    Re: Hi Im from western USA

    reply, no we have adders, grass snakes, and very rare is the smooth snake...but I have looked and looked and still not seen one in the wild...
    (very careful not to disturb obviosly...but really want to see in natual habitat....
    The only wild snakes I have seen are the escalapean snake (not sure of spelling) which although is not native is abundunt in Colwyn bay, especially in the mountains where I used to work.

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    Re: Hi Im from western USA

    Can you buy a grown male and female from a pet show? If so you can breed them and then you will have alot of garter snakes

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    Re: Hi Im from western USA

    yes you can, and yes I have done!
    (23 snakes.... still struggling with names so sorry, but in laymans terms....)
    3 Florida blue garters
    2 chequered garters..
    1 albino chequered garter..
    1 plains garter
    1 anuristic(blueish - black) plains garter
    4 red sided common garters
    2 yellow sided common garters..
    1 easten blackneck garter(ocelated pattern)
    1 easter blackneck garter ocelated cross..
    1 oregon red spotted garter
    1 melanistic common garter
    1 bright blue garter..
    3 ribbons, (one single striped)
    1 san fransisco garter..
    err yep think thats all....
    still struggling to get good photos....

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    Re: Hi Im from western USA

    If you are looking for adult snakes, it might be easier to check out the classifieds, as most pet stores want young snakes since they are easier to sell. Better yet, look for a reptile rescue, and let the owner know you are willing to take adult garters.

    Jason

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    Re: Hi Im from western USA

    Thanks I will start doing looking that way, but first I have to make sure I have enough room to house more snakes, I have just reached 7 snakes last night and I have to upgrade on the cages.

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    Re: Hi Im from western USA

    wow, I would like also to see garter snakes or any other here, but it's the most dificult thing to do in the capital!

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