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Originally Posted by SerpentGirl

I have been interested in possibly doing this.

I see many Prairie Ringneck snakes around my house here in Missouri, and I think that they are really neat. I don't believe that I have seen any garter snakes though.. which kind of sucks. Maybe if I look harder.

Anyway, is there anything health-wise to worry about? I am sure that wild snakes would tend to have mites and/or ticks. And what about diseases --- towards the snake, or possibly towards me?

Another thing that I would tend to think could be a problem, is eating. Would the snake eventually adapt to his new home, and eat, or would he possibly starve himself?

I will appreciate any help you can give, like I said, I have been interested in this, but I won't just do it unless I have a good idea what I am doing first! Lol.

My experience with Ringnecks is limited at best. If allowed to settle into their new environment with as little disturbance as possible, they will eat and handle well. The Northern and Southern species found here consume mainly salamanders and worms. The preference being salamanders. If you are serious about keeping any, I suggest a Google search on their care. They need a different environment than Garters.