gater snake and a glue trap

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I removed a garter snake from a glue trap yesterday. I was wonder if it would be wiser to hold and watch it until it sheds or if ok to release it now? used veggie oil to free it, and seems ok for the most part no sticky residue to deal with. If I hold it what should I consider feeding the snake. it just about a foot long or better and as around as a pen. AS for releasing it that will be done in the yard since I am within a mile of were it was located and removed from.

Release him immediately and put him back EXACTLY where you found him.................