they do both.....hide all day, or set on top of a log all day.....depends on the mood or how hungry they are...and they are usually hungry.....I had a couple garters for a couple different times...they are seen more than alot of stuff....I fed them everyday or every other day...but not to the point they were fat and over full....and not all rodents....

....look at the care sheets in here >>>>>......
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........JY