Wow! Snakes creep me the hell out...but they also fascinate me. Not rattlesnakes or boa constrictors or the huge Anaconda...but garter snakes. I once watched a garter snake swallow a live goldfish. I was horrified and yet I could not walk away. I also couldn't eat for a day or so. That poor goldfish!

Anyway, good on you, Sarah Galvin! I think I will stick to loving cats, dogs, rabbits, kangaroo, bears, etc.

hey Sarah- in the state of WA, it's really illegal to capture a wild, native animal and bring it home, even if you only keep it a short while. you might want to add this disclaimer for your readers?

Great story! Snakes are awesome pets with more quirks and personality than people would expect. They're so much fun. Maybe you should get a captive-bred one at a local pet store? Probably don't keep it on a cricket diet, though. :P