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Old 05-13-2007, 03:26 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: wild caught garters?

Yes indeed Rick, wholesale collection for re-sale is very damaging, but taking one from the wild for your own collection is not going to be a problem.

I agree, wild caught snakes often carry parasites and pathogens, naturally one would treat a new acquisition for these, if they prove to be present. Also, I believe Chris has no established collection which could become contaminated.

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given the correct captive conditions,
Otherwise I believe my "generalization" to be pretty accurate....Wild caught Garters usually settle readily to a captive environment. Generally speaking!
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