Catching Wild Garters/Snakes

SerpentGirl · 04-04-2008, 10:26 PM

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.

ssssnakeluvr · 04-04-2008, 11:04 PM

haven't seen ticks on a snakes, mites occasionally, but not on wild caught. wild caught garters generally adapt to captivity, occasionally one will go off feed and not do well, but generally they do well. it's best to quarantine wild caught snakes for a few months to make sure they are healthy and won't transmit anything to your other snakes, and I don't know of anything off hand that they could transmit to you.

aSnakeLovinBabe · 04-05-2008, 05:49 PM

unless of course you pick up some of their poop and eat it then you may become ill with salmonella

moral of the story...

dont eat snake poop!

Loren · 04-05-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aSnakeLovinBabe

unless of course you pick up some of their poop and eat it then you may become ill with salmonella

moral of the story...

dont eat snake poop!

Ok... I'll try not to.

aSnakeLovinBabe · 04-05-2008, 05:51 PM

i know it's hard but I HAVE FAITH IN YOU

adamanteus · 04-05-2008, 05:51 PM

Well, that's my weekend dinner plans ruined!

Sid · 04-05-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

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.

Loren · 04-05-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aSnakeLovinBabe

i know it's hard but I HAVE FAITH IN YOU

O.k. then, I'll not eat snake poop, just for you.

hissy100 · 04-06-2008, 07:21 AM

My snakes settled in easy, but i'm not sure about ringnecks...

GartersRock · 04-06-2008, 07:27 AM

If done right, most wild caught snakes settle and eat great! And I have only had one case of mites ever and never any other problems in 8 years. =)

04-04-2008, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
SerpentGirl "First shed In Progress" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 80 Country:	Catching Wild Garters/Snakes 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.

04-04-2008, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
ssssnakeluvr "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,179 Country:	Re: Catching Wild Garters/Snakes haven't seen ticks on a snakes, mites occasionally, but not on wild caught. wild caught garters generally adapt to captivity, occasionally one will go off feed and not do well, but generally they do well. it's best to quarantine wild caught snakes for a few months to make sure they are healthy and won't transmit anything to your other snakes, and I don't know of anything off hand that they could transmit to you. __________________ Don www.donsgartersnakes.net

04-05-2008, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
aSnakeLovinBabe The Serpentine Queen Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,147 Country:	Re: Catching Wild Garters/Snakes unless of course you pick up some of their poop and eat it then you may become ill with salmonella moral of the story... dont eat snake poop! __________________ Shannon<3Nicole So while you're outside looking in, Describing what you see, Remember what you're staring at is me.

04-05-2008, 05:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
aSnakeLovinBabe The Serpentine Queen Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,147 Country:	Re: Catching Wild Garters/Snakes i know it's hard but I HAVE FAITH IN YOU __________________ Shannon<3Nicole So while you're outside looking in, Describing what you see, Remember what you're staring at is me.

04-05-2008, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 8,465 Country:	Re: Catching Wild Garters/Snakes Well, that's my weekend dinner plans ruined! __________________ James.

04-06-2008, 07:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
hissy100 Never shed Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Washington State Posts: 43 Country:	Re: Catching Wild Garters/Snakes My snakes settled in easy, but i'm not sure about ringnecks... __________________ I own two Northwestern Garters (T. ordinoides) One's got white stripes (name: White Lightning) and the other has yellow(Yellow Lightning)

04-06-2008, 07:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
GartersRock I am not obsessed.... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 1,291 Country:	Re: Catching Wild Garters/Snakes If done right, most wild caught snakes settle and eat great! And I have only had one case of mites ever and never any other problems in 8 years. =) __________________ Amanda Tolleson 12.14 Assorted Garters, Ribbons, inc Flames, Pugets etc. 11.13 Assorted "Other Reps" ATBs, TX Rats Etc 8.13 Mammals

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