Garter Snake

Question
Hi,
I've recently been interested in buying a pet snake. I like the Garter Snakes best, but I have never actually picked up a snake. I am just a beginner and I have done research on them but I need help with handling them. Can you tell me how to do this?
Thanks,
Sierra

Answer
HI SIERRA:

THE ONLY WAY TO GET HELP WITH HANDLING A SNAKE IT TO PHYSICALLY WATCH SOMEONE DO IT AND HAVE THEM INSTRUCT YOU.  THERE SHOULD BE A PET STORE OF PRIVATE HERPETOLOGIST IN YOUR AREA THAT COULD TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO HELP YOU OUT.  CHECK WITH A NEARBY COLLEGE AND CONTACT THE BIOLOGY DEPT.  OTHER THEN THAT, BUY A BUNCH OF BOOKS AND READE, READ READ AND THEN READ SOME MORE.

                                 BEST OF LUCK
                                   jOEL

PS.  MOST GARTER SNAKES BITE.  GET A CORN SNAKE OR A BALL PYTHON UNTIL YOU GET USE TO HANDLING THEM.