er, I don't think it was rude to be confused. garter snakes are the snakes for beginners. there are more than 20 kinds of garters.. maybe lexi used wrong name of that snake. maybe she needed to feel good but who knows. don't all we ask a question out of guts? I'm wondering and amazed too, though.

if that's true, kudos to lexi for "protecting" her momaw but poor that innocent garter! (it was its instinct - equally to all creatures..)