I was wondering when and where I could find Garter snakes. Im watering my mom's friend's garden while she and her family are away, and they say that there are lots of Garter snakes in their backyard (I would like to catch one and watch it for a while, maybe even keep it as a pet). There are a lot of bushy areas,and there is a pond. Also, they have a large patio under which are probably more snakes. Also, lots of snails, slugs and hiding places like noshes and rocks. The soil is also really moist. I was thinking I should come early in the morning to look for them as they will be sunning themselves. Any other feedback would help