Thanks for all your replies guys. What a sweet place for me to have joined

I asked the original question because yes, i am looking to get my first garter. You all already know they're awesome. It'll be very well cared for.

I should have realised that generalisations are always just that, and one keepers experiences will differ from the next, but I guess you just need something to go on, other than just the snakes' beautiful appearances.

I love t.cyrtopsis ocellatus, t.s.sirtalis [flame] and t.s.concinnus. So, I guess it's also gonna be about availability! The Radix too.

What would you do for your first garter, folks?

Thanks for any advice, Stu.