[Sid]

Great question, James. Here in my area, I rarely see a Garter for sale either. A few on occassion at expos near enought for me to drive to. There are a number of King snake folks around and they openly advertise asking for baby Garters. All of us know what would be in store for the babies if we sold to these guys! I personnlly raise very few, but when I do the majority are released into the wild here around my house (those common to the area). The population here has reduced dramaticly in the last number of years. Those that are kept, I select a couple to keep, the rest are given to people who can convince me they will get proper care.