California red-sided

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

What I'm saying applies to wild infernalis. I have no idea if captive one's are the same way.

Yea... all of my infernalis are downright ornery! My male is O.K... in that when I pick him up he does not flip out and become extremely defensive. But for the most part my infernalis are flippy. I walk up to their cage and all three of them suddenly feel the urge to BOLT anywhere and everywhere. When I feed them they fling bedding and debris and water and their tails and poo.... oh they are just too fun. By far, they are the most ornery garters I have ever owned! Hence, they are not my favorite garter, by a longshot. If they were not so beautiful, I would not keep them simply for the fact that they are NUTS!!!

[ConcinusMan]

...But for the most part my infernalis are flippy. I walk up to their cage and all three of them suddenly feel the urge to BOLT anywhere and everywhere. When I feed them they fling bedding and debris and water and their tails and poo.... oh they are just too fun... they are NUTS!!!

Sounds like just about every male concinnus I've ever had. Well, besides the one I sent to you shannon.

Be prepared for some serious flailing Don. Every time time I walk in the room, your male produces an audible "THUMP" when his nose hits the glass. Sometimes followed by feces and tail flipping. Musking and nipping when I try to pick him up or move him. high strung little booger. He just shed today. He's gorgeous!