We cannot accept wildlife from Oregon due to state laws. It would be best to release it back where you found it.
DO NOT release captive wildlife. Releasing animals into the wild - whether they are native or not - can introduce pathogens that can decimate local populations. Take the snake to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, such as the Portland Audubon care center.
The owner of Tropical Hut is correct not only because of state laws but it can introduce diseases that exotic snakes are not set up to handle. Gardner snakes typically eat earthworms and transition to demesticated life. Thebest bet if you are having problems getting it to eat is to release it to as clise as possible from where it came from
Yes wild snakes do best in the wild. Take it to a big Forrest like park and it'll be just fine on its own.
Wild baby snakes are designed to hunt, eat and care for themselves. Put it out in a nice big field or near a pond. It will do the rest.
I would take it from you. What have you tried to get it to eat?
Take it to a good wetland and release it was born to do the rest.
Wild needs to return to the wild
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