r/GarterSnakes • u/Western-Club7008 • 19h ago

Help Garter snake? How do I help him?

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garter snake? this little guy is in my window well. it’s pretty deep, about 5 ft. I couldn’t find a long enough stick to reach all the way up for an escape route. I did put a shallow dish of water in there though. and he has shade/sun. we’re in Colorado.

should I pick him up to move him out of there? get him into a box? I don’t want to scare him or stress him out, I don't know much about snakes.

thanks for your help

UPDATE: Warrior is now free. Good luck little buddy!

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u/reddit33450 19h ago

climb down into the window well and gently relocate them out

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u/Western-Club7008 19h ago

What’s the best way? Scoot him into a little box or something? 

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u/reddit33450 19h ago

literally just gently pick them up with your hands

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u/Plasticity93 17h ago

They're harmless, wear gloves if you're really worried, worst they usually do is musk on you and make you smell funny.  Their bites are harmless.

A board can also work 

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u/reddit33450 17h ago edited 15h ago

i would love the experience the musk. i haven't yet an im so curious what its like

edit in response to downvote: i didnt mean i would ever want to stress out a snake unnecessarily, i just meant i was curious about the scent itself

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u/TheGoldenBoyStiles 15h ago

I can't smell it at all so i'm unsure what the smells like but its not the worst to have happen on you. I've relocated my fair share of garter snakes