Hello

[Joshchan]

Hi all,
Just wanted to write a little blurb to introduce myself to the community. My name is Josh Chandler. I live in El Granada, California (just south of San Francisco). I have one garter snake at the moment. It was caught by a friend at the nursery where I work. I grow orchids for a living and as a hobby. I mainly keep dart frogs, but the garter is very pretty. I also am interested in almost any kind of plant. I hope to learn enough from more experienced garter keepers to take very good care of my little guy. I truly appreciate any advice or comments anyone has to offer.
Thanks,
Josh

[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard.

[Cazador]

Hi Josh,

Thanks for the introduction, and welcome to the forum. Do you know what type of garter you have? I'd suggest starting by reading through the general care sheets (http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets...ake_Care_Sheet). They're still fairly small, but they're accurate and growing. Enjoy your new garter and the forum as well. Cheers,

Rick

[GarterGuy]

Welcome to the forum Josh. I also grow orchids as well as carnivorous plants. I primarily grow Phalaenopsis species and hybrids and have Venus flytraps, Cape sundews and a Nepenthes tropical pitcher plant. I've also worked with some other carnivores as well...mostly pitchers and sundews.
Roy

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Josh.
Got any pic's man

[adamanteus]

Hi Josh, and welcome to the forum.

[drache]

Hi Josh
welcome to this forum
and nice to meet you
and your new friend

[mikm]

Hey Josh ... welcome ... I believe you will find this to be a very nice forum

[Snaky]

Welcome and enjoy it here. Ask away if you have any questions

[Joshchan]

Thank you to all. I am not sure exactly what type of garter I have. I think it is a common garter snake, but I really don't know. It was captured in coastal northern california. I am sure it is not a San Francisco Garter . It is very pretty though. The yellow dorsal stripe is very bright. I will try to get some pics in the near future. Thanks again to everyone.
Josh