Very beautiful snake. Love the pattern.

I have to ask, is there anyone else in your city or area that has your interest in snakes?
In my town I seem to be the only one working with garter snakes. I'm sure there are other but I haven't met them yet. Garter snakes are looked down on in my area.
I get the strangest looks when I tell them I keep and raise them. They look at me and always ask, WHY? Trying to explain to them all the qualities I see, seems to confuse them.
They just can't understand it. Their loss.