hey guys im new here getting a garter snake soon

[FitnessFreak]

Hey guys I am new tot his forum and live in calgary alberta canada!
im 15 and going to be getting a baby pet garter snake in 2-3months

i have a few questions though that i would like to know before i get it lol

1.

aquarium size

2.

what to put in the aquarium

3.

is regular tap water ok to put in a pool i will build for it to drink? or should i get river water from the river near my house?

4.

how often to feed it earth worms?

5.

how often to feed it crickets? (when it gets bigger)

6.

how to feed it? i heard they need to be force fed as a baby....

7.

what to name it?


thanks guys i really appreciate the help, i am pretty nervous as i really am looking forward to having my first pet snake-and i would like to make sure i do a great job taking care of it!