I kept 'Black Necks' (T. cyrtopsis occellatus) for a while last year, Kurt, and I found the same thing.... rather 'un-Garter-like'. Always hiding, very shy etc. Unfortunately one died unexpectedly, and I traded the other because I just got bored of her!
Pugets on the other hand.... I love 'em!
This is a great idea for a thread, Kurt, I must have been away when you started it. Is it for anyone to add their snakies to?