shadowjimmy107
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I had found a garter snake outside. Now I try to not want to keep a WC reptile but its 52 F outside and he is at least a week old he is about 6-8 inches maybe. What are your thoughts(im new here)
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Wild caught garter snakes?
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Karl_Mcknight
Common Sense Holder
1. it may be illegal to keep wild animals in your area. Is it worth going to jail over?
2. Just because it's 52 outside doesn't mean anything. The snake was already there. He will probably do better outside than he will inside with you.
3. If you want a pet snake, purchase one that was bred and meant to be a pet.
2. Just because it's 52 outside doesn't mean anything. The snake was already there. He will probably do better outside than he will inside with you.
3. If you want a pet snake, purchase one that was bred and meant to be a pet.
MysticExotics
(formerly NWHeather)
I agree with Karl. The snake is acclimated, and if healthy, will be just fine.
Many areas have laws against keeping native animals.
If you are interested in keeping Garters, there are some great breeders out there. I know a local (to me) breeder who has gorgeous California Red Sided Garters, that I have been tempted to get babies from.
Many areas have laws against keeping native animals.
If you are interested in keeping Garters, there are some great breeders out there. I know a local (to me) breeder who has gorgeous California Red Sided Garters, that I have been tempted to get babies from.
Nanci
Alien Lover
Garters can be out when there's still snow! However, I would not be opposed to holding onto a wild snake until you get a 65-70 degree afternoon, if it's just a couple days. I definitely wouldn't put one out in the evening, with a freeze coming.
Something to consider if you're tempted to permanently keep a WC. There is a disease present in wild snake populations, a fungal disease, and it can spread to your collection and wipe it out. It's just not worth the risk.
Something to consider if you're tempted to permanently keep a WC. There is a disease present in wild snake populations, a fungal disease, and it can spread to your collection and wipe it out. It's just not worth the risk.
Definitely check out laws in your state. I know in my state, I can keep a certain number as long as I don't breed (native species).
I would likely keep it and feed it until a really nice warm day came up. But most snakes, when found outside, can be sent right back out. They do live out there, they know where to go and what to do when it gets cold.
I would likely keep it and feed it until a really nice warm day came up. But most snakes, when found outside, can be sent right back out. They do live out there, they know where to go and what to do when it gets cold.