I need your snake expertise please !!

[HWood]

Hello! I am a newbie and hope I am posting in the right place.

When I was a child my father brought home a small snake for me as a pet. "Jake the Snake" and I bonded instantly! Jake only grew to about 12 inches long and had him for many many years until he escaped one day. Jake lived mostly on worms.

I would like to get another one of these small snakes but I am not sure where I can get one. I live in NE Ohio and attend reptile shows looking for another Jake.

One reptile vendor told me I was looking for a "decatur snake". I googled it but no hits. Is there a snake called Decatur? Someone else said a "brown snake".

I am sure Jake was a garter because the way he looked.

Please advise what kind of snake I am in search of...

Thanks so much!!
HWood

[Stefan-A]

Storeria dekayi.

[katach]

stodek3.jpgWelcome to the forum family. That does sound like a Dekayi.

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you on the forum.
Here's a link to the care sheet. It will answer many questions about keeping garter snakes.
Any questions not answered can be posted on the forum.
Garter Snake Care Sheet - Caresheets

[ssssnakeluvr]

sounds like a brown snake, also known as DeKays snake. they are mainly worm eaters and get about a foot long full grown. you probably won't find them at reptile show. Wayne (Infernalis) has them. h e might be able to help you acquire another one =)

[guidofatherof5]

They also enjoy slugs. Wayne even has his eating pinkies.

[infernalis]

My ears were ringing.....

Deakayi does sound right.

[HWood]

OMG - you guys/girls are awesome! That's the little guy I am looking for. Truth be told, Infernalis's pic actually brought a tear to my eye! Wayne, would you consider helping me acquire one? I am a good mom! My 6 turtles say so!! Please let me know.

HWood

[guidofatherof5]

Great little snakes.

What State are you in?

HerpNet.net - Iowa Reptiles and Amphibians - Brown Snake - Storeria dekayi

[HWood]

I am in Cleveland Ohio Steve. Can you help me out??

Thanks!! - Eileen