I would be interested to hear stories (and see pictures) from our American and Canadian friends relating their adventures/experiences collecting Garters in the field. I'm sure other people would also want to read these.
Here in the UK we only have three native snake species
, one of which is so rare (
Coronella austriaca) that you have more chance of winning the lottery than seeing it in the wild! I have collected our other two species in the past (
Natrix natrix helvetica and
Vipera berus) but I'm sure that can't compare with the experiences of you people with such a diverse herpetofauna on your doorstep.
So, let's hear your tales!! You tell me yours and I promise I'll collect and photograph the two afore-mentioned species this year for your entertainment!
James.