LOVE THE SNAKE.. Still can't believe it is a garter snake.. Until recently, I didn't even know they were found in that phase. That is the reason I have been obsessing about them.
NO, Problem about clutch size. I also breed cornsnakes.. I had a clutch of 35 last year.. 33 hatched and survived.. AND I only breed one litter per year(or every other year).. no going crazy here.
I thought the Melanistic garter was a wild subspecies found in OHIO, how is it's genes compatible for any other type of Eastern garter?? I know they are all Eastern's but it would have to be a true species if they breed true melanistics??? Althought I have no clue when it comes to genetics..
Billie