New Garter Owner, Long Time Herp Enthusiast!

[the_edsta]

I am by no means an avid reptile owner; all the pets I have had have been rescues or simply juveniles I've crossed paths with and brought in to fatten up over the winter. I spent a few years raising snapping turtles from egg to adolescence (momma was laying eggs in a sand pit @ a construction company I was working for... they were doomed!) and most of my childhood [gently] capturing herps: water, ribbon, and garter snakes at home (Boston) and more exotic species on vacation (including free-handing a sub-adult cottonmouth... those were brave, idiotic days).

Since I've moved to Florida, I'm up to my ears in anoles, geckos, and skinks. I've housed each for short periods. But I've now purchased a pair of garters (blue striped and red spotted) and am looking forward to having long-term reptilian companions! Though I am a bit frightened that this could be a slippery slope…
　

[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard.

[drache]

slippery slope indeed
welcome to the forum

[count dewclaw]

Welcome, welcome!

I started bringing in a few local garters to show the kids....then found out you can get non-native garter species....I'm slipping fast!.....and loving every single minute!

[Mommy2many]

Welcome to the forum!

[GarterGeek]

Welcome!

[gregmonsta]

Greetings ... you did pick the wrong snakes ... :P addiction factor through the roof

[jitami]

Welcome

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you with us. Think of that slippery slope as a fun Water Park ride. There's only one treatment. More garters. It's a good thing, really.

[the_edsta]

Thanks guys! Yeah... I def like to frame it as a good thing. But my fiance might not [Read: won't] appreciate it. I can feel that love/addiction already welling up... and I've already developed a wish list for the various morphs/subspecies I'm interested in. Let the fun begin! I'll be glad to have people to learn from along the way, too...