It was just an initial reaction, but then I thought ive got the space and the time, so why not? If the previous owner can't treat it properly then I may as well give it a chance.
Im excited to find out what subspecies it is

, im not expecting rare but its still exciting.
My Red sided garter is 6 or 7, female.I know what you mean about eating , talk about enthusiastic, im pretty sure she would eat anything.Then again it has been know for some species of garter to be found looking for food in bins.