Hibernation ended!

reptileparadise · 01-08-2008, 10:16 AM

Today I ended the hibernation of all of my garters.
Sadly one of them died. (thamnophis cyrtopsis cyrtopsis) I noticed some strange things on him and will open another topic to deal with that.
All snakes where nice and cool, so I got an excellent chance at taking some pictures. Hope you enjoy!

reptileparadise · 01-08-2008, 10:18 AM

At one of my parietalis males, I noticed he had a lot of scaring on his belly.

reptileparadise · 01-08-2008, 10:19 AM

I have weighed all snakes before and after hibernation.
For the ones that are interested, I have an Excell file with their weights.
To putt things short, Almost all snakes have lost 2 to 4 grams. Two snakes lost 8 and 10 grams and one snake gained 4 grams. I have no idea how that is possible...but it happened...
PM me for the xls file

KITKAT · 01-08-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by reptileparadise

At one of my parietalis males, I noticed he had a lot of scaring on his belly.

That looks like dehydration to me. When snakes dehydrate, their belly sometimes develops a "fold" in the skin. A good soak and plenty of fresh drinking water may help.

Elliot · 01-08-2008, 04:56 PM

Nice photos, I hope they don't give you any more trouble!

Lori P · 01-08-2008, 07:24 PM

Great pics Sjoerd!! Thanks for sharing.. glad everyone else is doing well!!

tikichick · 01-08-2008, 07:56 PM

Nice photos and beautiful snakes!

drache · 01-09-2008, 08:16 AM

fantastic photos, Sjoerd
thank you much

Snaky · 01-10-2008, 04:05 PM

Nice pics, Sjoerd.

adamanteus · 01-10-2008, 06:14 PM

Some really nice photos there, Sjoerd. What camera are you using? That close ups of the parietalis scales is awesome!

01-08-2008, 10:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
reptileparadise the red sided giant Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Achtmaal Posts: 1,139	Hibernation ended! Today I ended the hibernation of all of my garters. Sadly one of them died. (thamnophis cyrtopsis cyrtopsis) I noticed some strange things on him and will open another topic to deal with that. All snakes where nice and cool, so I got an excellent chance at taking some pictures. Hope you enjoy!

01-08-2008, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
reptileparadise the red sided giant Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Achtmaal Posts: 1,139	Re: Hibernation ended! At one of my parietalis males, I noticed he had a lot of scaring on his belly.

01-08-2008, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
reptileparadise the red sided giant Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Achtmaal Posts: 1,139	Re: Hibernation ended! I have weighed all snakes before and after hibernation. For the ones that are interested, I have an Excell file with their weights. To putt things short, Almost all snakes have lost 2 to 4 grams. Two snakes lost 8 and 10 grams and one snake gained 4 grams. I have no idea how that is possible...but it happened... PM me for the xls file

01-08-2008, 04:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elliot "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 1,159	Re: Hibernation ended! Nice photos, I hope they don't give you any more trouble! __________________ 1.1.1! T.p.orarius Gulf Coast Ribbon 1.0 T.e.vagrans Wandering Garter 0.0.1 T.s.pallidulus Maritime Garter Shine on you crazy diamond

01-08-2008, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lori P thamnophis puniceus Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 3,445	Re: Hibernation ended! Great pics Sjoerd!! Thanks for sharing.. glad everyone else is doing well!! __________________ Lori, New Hope Rescue-- rescuing equines and others www.newhoperescueva.com

01-08-2008, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
tikichick "Third shed, A Success" Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Texas - YEEHAW! Posts: 481	Re: Hibernation ended! Nice photos and beautiful snakes! __________________ "Mai kolohe i ka mo' o o lele ka pali" - Do not bother lizards or you'll fall off a cliff.

01-09-2008, 08:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 4,854	Re: Hibernation ended! fantastic photos, Sjoerd thank you much __________________ rhea "Life is just one damn thing after another." Mark Twain

01-10-2008, 04:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Snaky Truieneer, e ras apoat Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,814	Re: Hibernation ended! Nice pics, Sjoerd. __________________ Greetz, Hans Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. -The Shawshank Redemption- www.kousebandslangen.nl

01-10-2008, 06:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 9,102	Re: Hibernation ended! Some really nice photos there, Sjoerd. What camera are you using? That close ups of the parietalis scales is awesome! __________________ James.

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