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07-01-2007, 04:04 PM
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Neonate predation
Hi Guys
 , Just a gentle reminder to any members who may be breeding their Garters for the first time this year.....Adult Garters can sometimes eat the newborns from their cage-mates, the culprits are usually (but not always) males. Checkereds are known for this form of cannibalism, but other species may do it too. A friend of mine had three gravid Checkereds, all housed together, result; three very well fed snakes and no babies.  If you can, separate your gravid females and house them on their own.
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07-01-2007, 04:10 PM
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Re: Neonate predation
I know you do, Don! You're not a novice!
 It has happened to me in the past, about 15 years ago. I lost most of a litter of Checkereds to the male.
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07-01-2007, 04:14 PM
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Re: Neonate predation
just wondering, around april is the breeding time isn't it? i thought had nothing to worry about but my 2 will be 12 month by then so i think i will seperate them lol especially if the post earlier on is something to go by( the one by felzer? about breeding at 11 month) dont want babies yet! i am only just working the do's and don'ts with my 2!
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07-01-2007, 04:17 PM
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Re: Neonate predation
Lulu, Checkereds are known for breeding early, and for breeding at any time of the year. But don't worry if your female gets gravid, we're almost neighbours, I can help you out!
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07-01-2007, 04:21 PM
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Re: Neonate predation
awww bless you james your a star! lol
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07-01-2007, 06:55 PM
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Re: Neonate predation
All my gravid females are housed singly in 20 gal long tanks, i'm sure the males dont appreciate the snake rack environment they are in now, but it's only temporary : ^ )
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