hello from the new guy

liveprey · 11-27-2006, 08:17 AM

I can thank Cazador for dropping a hint of this forum on Kingsnake.

I'm more of a boa guy but I can't get past the personalities of garters and the variations.

I've chased critters in Michigan since I was a child. I grew up with all types of mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, but reptiles really interest me.

As of now I only have 4 boas, 1 python, 6 garters, 2 birds, 1 dog, 1 cat, 4 salamanders, ?? hissing roaches, 22 spiders, 2 kids and 1 nervous wife.

Seeing how this is a garter forum, the first one in my collection is a male T. sirtalis sirtalis that I caught around the Kalamazoo area. The second in my collection is a female T. sirtalis sirtalis that I caught around Sodus that was pregnant when caught in spring. She ended up dropping 38 young around August. I kept 4 of her the young. Here's a picture of one of them.
IMG_3437_2.JPG
I'm interested in Eastern Black Necks and S.F.'s of course, just haven't dropped the change for some yet. That's about it for me for now. Sorry for the long intro.
Chris

ssssnakeluvr · 11-27-2006, 08:53 AM

Welcome to the forum!! Nice looking snake!!! I used to catch lots of Butler's garters when I was stationed at Selfridge ANG Base in Mt Clemens. Had lots of fun in Michigan. Scott Felzer grew up in the Detroit area, he's the biggest garter breeder here! He also has eastern blacknecks...we all want the SF's....but only the lucky ones overseas can get them....

Thamnophis · 11-27-2006, 09:13 AM

Hello Chris, welcome on this forum. It's very nice here.
Very pretty snake on the picture!

Cazador · 11-27-2006, 12:24 PM

Hi Chris,
I'm glad you saw the notice on Kingsnake and hope you'll take the poll about getting the best European garter snake book translated from German into English. I think it will help the people who read it and those using forums like this (links below). We've got a great forum here, with expertise from all around the world. I hope you like it. Great baby Eastern by the way. Cheers,
Rick

Background info on the books:
Best Snake Books

Poll:
Strumpfbandnattern

abcat1993 · 11-27-2006, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssssnakeluvr

we all want the SF's....but only the lucky ones overseas can get them....

You mean they are the only ones who can get them legally. Anyways, is Scot Feltzer joining this site?

GarterGuy · 11-27-2006, 11:48 PM

Hey Chris,
Welcome to the forum! Beauty of an Eastern you've got there! Got a real soft spot for them. Even with all the great coloured garters that are out there, the Easterns just really blow me away with all the patterns and colours they have together.

ssssnakeluvr · 11-29-2006, 08:56 AM

I mentioned it to Scott a few weeks age, still waiting for him to join....

Thamnophis · 11-29-2006, 09:49 AM

I've seen his name on this forum, but I do not think he posted yet.

I cannot find the memberslist anymore...

Thamnophis · 11-29-2006, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thamnophis

I cannot find the memberslist anymore...

Oops... found it

It's hidden under "quick links".

abcat1993 · 11-29-2006, 04:14 PM

is he on it?

11-27-2006, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
liveprey Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	hello from the new guy I can thank Cazador for dropping a hint of this forum on Kingsnake. I'm more of a boa guy but I can't get past the personalities of garters and the variations. I've chased critters in Michigan since I was a child. I grew up with all types of mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, but reptiles really interest me. As of now I only have 4 boas, 1 python, 6 garters, 2 birds, 1 dog, 1 cat, 4 salamanders, ?? hissing roaches, 22 spiders, 2 kids and 1 nervous wife. Seeing how this is a garter forum, the first one in my collection is a male T. sirtalis sirtalis that I caught around the Kalamazoo area. The second in my collection is a female T. sirtalis sirtalis that I caught around Sodus that was pregnant when caught in spring. She ended up dropping 38 young around August. I kept 4 of her the young. Here's a picture of one of them. IMG_3437_2.JPG I'm interested in Eastern Black Necks and S.F.'s of course, just haven't dropped the change for some yet. That's about it for me for now. Sorry for the long intro. Chris

11-27-2006, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
ssssnakeluvr "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,415	Re: hello from the new guy Welcome to the forum!! Nice looking snake!!! I used to catch lots of Butler's garters when I was stationed at Selfridge ANG Base in Mt Clemens. Had lots of fun in Michigan. Scott Felzer grew up in the Detroit area, he's the biggest garter breeder here! He also has eastern blacknecks...we all want the SF's....but only the lucky ones overseas can get them....

11-27-2006, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thamnophis Dutch, bold and Thamnophis-crazy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,342	Re: hello from the new guy Hello Chris, welcome on this forum. It's very nice here. Very pretty snake on the picture! __________________ Kousebandslangen.nl - Member of the EGSA It is always advisable to be a loser if you cannot become a winner. Frank Zappa

11-27-2006, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,611	Re: hello from the new guy Hi Chris, I'm glad you saw the notice on Kingsnake and hope you'll take the poll about getting the best European garter snake book translated from German into English. I think it will help the people who read it and those using forums like this (links below). We've got a great forum here, with expertise from all around the world. I hope you like it. Great baby Eastern by the way. Cheers, Rick Background info on the books: Best Snake Books Poll: Strumpfbandnattern

11-27-2006, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
GarterGuy Brother Snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,356	Re: hello from the new guy Hey Chris, Welcome to the forum! Beauty of an Eastern you've got there! Got a real soft spot for them. Even with all the great coloured garters that are out there, the Easterns just really blow me away with all the patterns and colours they have together.

11-29-2006, 08:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
ssssnakeluvr "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,415	Re: hello from the new guy I mentioned it to Scott a few weeks age, still waiting for him to join....

11-29-2006, 09:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Thamnophis Dutch, bold and Thamnophis-crazy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,342	Re: hello from the new guy I've seen his name on this forum, but I do not think he posted yet. I cannot find the memberslist anymore... __________________ Kousebandslangen.nl - Member of the EGSA It is always advisable to be a loser if you cannot become a winner. Frank Zappa

11-29-2006, 04:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
abcat1993 Old and wise snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North of Chicago IL, US Posts: 867	Re: hello from the new guy is he on it? __________________ 0.1 Jack Russell Terrier 1.0 rough skinned newt 1.0.0 eastern garter http://www.winnetka36.org/ci/ci_name.htm

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