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Raven01
at Wed May 21 12:35:12 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Raven01 ]
I'd wondered if they were hard to keep. I've heard many wc indeginous reptiles can be difficult if they aren't rodent eaters, being particular about prey, etc. I've had no practical experience with native wildlife for any sort of long-term captivity (more catch and release type thing as a youngster). I'm glad to know about the quicker metabolism and more frequent feeding regimen - in case I decide to keep him. I'm not sure the other half is terribly excited about yet another snake in the house (I currently have 21 snakes, not counting the garter if I decided to keep it). The other half is really patient, but I'm not sure how far that stretches. lol I do know the little critter has checked every corner of the tank trying to get out, scaled the sides via a thermometer and nosed all the edges of the screen lid. As you can see in the pic, he is considerably agitated and puffed up though he was about 1/2 to 1/3 that diameter this morning when I checked on him. He is also quite fiesty and strike happy, though I don't blame him a bit. There's a nice, quiet pond nearby that I know has plenty of small frogs & minnows, so he may well end up there. Thanks for the information - just in case. 
Raven
Oh, Virginia is my location - just north of Richmond.
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RE: WC Garter....Pic - Raven01, Wed May 21 12:35:12 2003