Hi everyone (:

I'm new to garters, but not to snakes. I just got my first garter, a pretty little albino checkered girl. I've always loved garter snakes. We have tons of them around here by and in the rivers. They're definitly the most visible snakes. Always out sunning themselves on the biking and hiking paths. I've always caught them but never tried to keep them. I decided to go for a CB garter and I just love the look of albino checkered, so when I came across a nice female at a good price, I snatched her up! No name as of yet, I'm going to wait and see how here temperment is. She's not too old so it probably wont be the best indicator anyway, but still.

Also, just looking for some suggestions. ATM I'm going to hook up a UTH with a thermostat, but since garters like to bask and my other snakes are nocturnal, I wasn't sure if she would prefer a basking light in addition to the UTH?

Thanks