Well it was a really nice day for a hike today...got in the mid 70's, but I saw nothing. Yeh, some birds and squirrels and such, but nothing reptilian. I'm begining to think that the spot where I find the garters, has then because the lake has a very high frog population in it. I'm thinking that they den up some where else in the woods. Didn't really see any rocky areas or such where I'd think there'd be a den site anywhere around the lake. Oh well, still was a nice day, but does make me jealous of your finds Ryan!
Roy