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adamanteus · 04-28-2008, 04:23 PM

The tail whipping thing is quite normal... it is a form of 'distraction', the idea is the competing snake will investigate the tail rather than the food in the first snakes' mouth!
Garter behaviour is fascinating and complex.... and I don't think it's been fully discussed in any written work as yet. Rossman's book 'The Garter Snakes, Evolution and Ecology' covers many topics, but the best way to learn it is from experience... and asking your specific questions right here.
Over feeding can be a problem, but it's more of a long-term issue. I wouldn't worry about it just yet.
Looking forward to those photos!

04-28-2008, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 8,009 Country:	Re: Garter Behaviour? The tail whipping thing is quite normal... it is a form of 'distraction', the idea is the competing snake will investigate the tail rather than the food in the first snakes' mouth! Garter behaviour is fascinating and complex.... and I don't think it's been fully discussed in any written work as yet. Rossman's book 'The Garter Snakes, Evolution and Ecology' covers many topics, but the best way to learn it is from experience... and asking your specific questions right here. Over feeding can be a problem, but it's more of a long-term issue. I wouldn't worry about it just yet. Looking forward to those photos! __________________ James.