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I have been wanting a garter or ribbon for awhile.
Is either of the two more handle-able? Or are all their relative dart crazy? I couldn't find any info on them untill I looked here. I was wanting a snake I could handle from time to time.
What is the basic rule of thumb for enclosre size?
What is a good temp for them? I will buy a dome reflecter.
Any humidity needs? The humidity in my house is always at 60%. (Albama... lol)
I have never kept a snake. I have kept other reptiles though.
>>Is either of the two more handle-able?
My experience with ribbons is limited to the field (and very limited at that), but from what I hear, they're a little more secretive and flighty than garters (IN GENERAL).
>>What is the basic rule of thumb for enclosre size?
There isn't any. 
My 30" garter is in a 20 gallon "long" tank.
>>What is a good temp for them? I will buy a dome reflecter.
Garters range way up into Canada and also into the deep South. The temp and humidity requirements vary with species. Again, IN GENERAL, comfortable "human" temps (70s F) can work well for many of the species, with a warmer spot provided by a heat source such as an incandescent light bulb in a dome reflector like you mention (mine gets a 60W bulb which is plenty).
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Chris McMartin
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I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet
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