even if we were able to get them from Europe who would want a multiple generation inbred animal?...cuz its pretty? Then i heard someone in Germany wanted to accuire a wildcaught tetratenia and he also says "Stop commercial collecting of gartersnake" no matter how many tetratenia are produced in captivity it isnt gonna change their status in the wild, thats why there are laws...laws? YES LAWS many people think garters dont get the protection they need...but indeed they do