Albino Garter snake FOUND IN NW OREGON!

[Floof]

My apologies for the harsh "judgment" of the man who found the snake. I guess I don't take kindly to people who would rather see an animal die than get less than what he thinks it's worth.

Regardless, it's truly a shame he still isn't cooperating, but it's at least good to know that other snakes like it do, or, at least, have existed, as it holds hope for this gene's likelihood to be passed on and cultivated.

Thanks for the update, even if there wasn't much to share on the matter.

[fish_4_all]

I am not getting into ethics, just posting what I found:
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/OARs/44.pdf
There is more info there. #56 discusses the sale of native and non native species.
Need more clarrification, call 503-947-6308, he is the one who told me the laws. All of them are pretty much exactly the same for Washington for those that want to know.

I hope the sanke is taken care of, regardless of by whom. If the one who found it will take care of it then great. If they don't intend on doing so then it needs to get to someone who will or be released.

As far as the rarity of them, my kids saw at least 4 albinos this summer. Where they westerns who knows, could have been checkered, reds or yellows. All of them live the exact same spot right by my house. If they catch one on a sunny day I will try to find out what species they are.