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Originally Posted by jnick
James,
Ok...I just wanted to make sure I wasn't breaking any rules. Though I did read them, I know many forums have specific methods of uploading they prefer due to bandwidth, etc. It seems to be working fine now...
I do have a bunch of other shots. I'll upload them in a bit and post them up.
However, my dad has been on snake watch the past two days and unfortunately there has been no sign of him again...
I bet, however, that the other snakes under my A/C unit ARE garter snakes. They were much smaller and were greenish black with a yellow/ten stripe.
Hopefully I'll see them over the weekend!
Do you guys have any tips on handling them? I REALLY want to pick it up to either keep it, or relocate it. However I'm a little shaky on how to go about handling it so I don't freak out and so the snake doesn't go into attack mode  .
Also, if I were to get bitten, what would the damage be? Would it break the skin? Would stitches be needed or anything of that nature?
Thanks again guys! |
My advise on handling is strickly what personally works for my. I gently pick up a garter from the mid section. Do not grip it tightly, allow your other hand to support its upper body. Allow it to move in your hands. If you do grip it tight, then it may feel threatened and at a minimum will trash about trying to get free and musk on you. I have had a couple bite me, but none ever broke the skin, however they can and some people have had a reaction to the saliva. I have not experienced this myself.
Sid