I was out playing some late night tennis when a snake slithered out onto the court! I took him/her home and identified it as a checkered garter. She has an okay temperament and doesn't strike at me, unless I keep bothering her. She musked the last two times I picked her up. It looked like she had just had a meal, though.

I know a lot of people here own checkers. Can someone tell me how well they do in captivity?

I'm going to quarantine her in another cage just incase she has anything. How long do I keep her there? What things should I keep an eye on?

I'll put some pics on so you guys can verify her species and whether it's a he or she. I'm so excited!