Legality of shop selling garters in MI

[JakeBP]

Hey guys and gals, I've been itching lately to get a garter or two, because I've always loved them and used to have one. But I've called a few places and theyre quick to say they have no garters, and noticed that the shop where I got my old garter years ago has had an empty enclosure marked for garters for a while. My mom told me this morning that back when I got my first one, another pet store told her they were illegal to sell or have, which reminded me of some law about native snakes as pets. I've done some searching, but haven't found a much on the legality of shops selling captive b&b garters. Am I out of luck? I appreciate the help!

Also, I've found a website, "blackwaterreptiles" that sells reptiles. Has anyone dealt with them before? Thanks again!

[JakeBP]

Oops, it's BACKwater reptiles. Not black.

[infernalis]

Here is the deal with Garter snakes, Many states have these "laws" but are unable to tell what range the subspecies are from.

Not sure if you are looking for "cheap" or not.

I have some Captive bred ones that I can hook you up with.

Just send me a PM if you are interested.

[TheBoogieDown]

Originally Posted by infernalis

Here is the deal with Garter snakes, Many states have these "laws" but are unable to tell what range the subspecies are from.

Not sure if you are looking for "cheap" or not.

I have some Captive bred ones that I can hook you up with.

Just send me a PM if you are interested.

I may be PMing you in the coming days.

Also, I just recently read somewhere (Facebook post, it may have been, but I am not sure of the legitimacy of it) that it's illegal to purposefully kill snakes in MI...

[Snickers]

Originally Posted by JakeBP

Oops, it's BACKwater reptiles. Not black.

I've never purchased anything from them because they have a lot of negative reviews online.

Also check out this forums sister site it's dedicated to garter snakes.

Garter Snake Forum

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by Snickers

I've never purchased anything from them because they have a lot of negative reviews online.

Also check out this forums sister site it's dedicated to garter snakes.

Garter Snake Forum

The care sheet there is the most complete "bible" of thamnophis care ever published.

[infernalis]

this ad just showed up...

better hurry!

Available Plains Garters

The seller is a great guy too.

He has some Albinos and a snow for sale.

[infernalis]

another new ad this morning..

Available Eastern Garters

They won't last long.

[JakeBP]

and of course i just checked this thread. ill be over there on thamnophis is a second!