I used to live in detroit MI, and i rarely found reptiles outside. i occasionall would find a garter or water snake, i found a red bellied snake once. i used to go snake searching every day almost. i moved to the north carolina piedmont in january and i cant wait till summer so i can examine the local reptiles. does anyone live near this area and can tell me a little about them? i have a big ole book on the reptiles of north carolina. but its good to hear what other reptile enthusiests like me have to say.