Just a couple questions

Jigsaw · 07-29-2007, 09:14 PM

first of all id like to ask, it is ok to have more than one snake in a cage if one is a bit bigger than the other? a couple minuites ago i just caught another garter and added it to my collection, they smelt eachother and then went there seprate ways. id just like to make sure they wont fight.

Lee · 07-29-2007, 09:19 PM

Yes its really not a problem, just watch during feed time to make sure one isn't getting all the food and one doesn't try to steal from the other snakes and swallow the other... I have a pair together.

Jigsaw · 07-29-2007, 09:19 PM

Oh yes and id also like to say that when i first saw the snake, i noticed it was a bit deformed, i grabbed it and noticed one side of its mouth was hanging down. the snake was fine nothing is wrong but im just not sure what i should do.
Thanx

Thamnophis · 07-29-2007, 09:39 PM

Don´t think you can do much about the mouthproblem.
When the snake eats and does well there is no problem.
Otherwise you can visit a vet.

garterking · 07-30-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jigsaw

first of all id like to ask, it is ok to have more than one snake in a cage if one is a bit bigger than the other? a couple minuites ago i just caught another garter and added it to my collection, they smelt eachother and then went there seprate ways. id just like to make sure they wont fight.

Just a word of caution and it might be a bit late already but you should always quarantine all new snakes for 4 to 6 weeks. Check a new snake regularly for mites and have a look at their stool for worms, etc. If you bring in a new snake that is infested with something, it's more than likely you will be treating them all. It can get expensive and time consuming.
As Lee said, watch them during feedings. They can get competitive over food.
Mike

hissy100 · 07-30-2007, 10:18 AM

Your probably fine i kepp both of mine in the same cage one's a little bigger. Though i feed them in seperate containers

adamanteus · 07-30-2007, 12:09 PM

Jordan, it worries me slightly that you're collecting more snakes already, while in another thread you're asking us what Garter snakes eat. My advice would be to take it slowly and learn as you go.

Elliot · 07-30-2007, 12:39 PM

I have to agree with James here.

Stefan-A · 07-30-2007, 12:41 PM

I have to agree, too. It may be best to get that first one working before getting a second one.

LushLulu85 · 07-30-2007, 12:48 PM

you are best getting the basic knowlege before hand. i started with one then got the 2nd within 2 weeks but i hyad already asked alot of question at the pet store. you need to be aware that although it is brill owning snakes it also means that their life is in your hands. you should have known the basics first.

07-29-2007, 09:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jigsaw Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 19 Country:	Just a couple questions first of all id like to ask, it is ok to have more than one snake in a cage if one is a bit bigger than the other? a couple minuites ago i just caught another garter and added it to my collection, they smelt eachother and then went there seprate ways. id just like to make sure they wont fight.

07-29-2007, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lee "Preparing For Second shed" Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 220 Country:	Re: Just a couple questions Yes its really not a problem, just watch during feed time to make sure one isn't getting all the food and one doesn't try to steal from the other snakes and swallow the other... I have a pair together.

07-29-2007, 09:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jigsaw Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 19 Country:	Re: Just a couple questions Oh yes and id also like to say that when i first saw the snake, i noticed it was a bit deformed, i grabbed it and noticed one side of its mouth was hanging down. the snake was fine nothing is wrong but im just not sure what i should do. Thanx

07-29-2007, 09:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thamnophis "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,320 Country:	Re: Just a couple questions Don´t think you can do much about the mouthproblem. When the snake eats and does well there is no problem. Otherwise you can visit a vet. __________________ Kousebandslangen.nl - Member of the EGSA It is always advisable to be a loser if you cannot become a winner. Frank Zappa

07-30-2007, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
hissy100 Never shed Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Washington State Posts: 43 Country:	Re: Just a couple questions Your probably fine i kepp both of mine in the same cage one's a little bigger. Though i feed them in seperate containers

07-30-2007, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 8,351 Country:	Re: Just a couple questions Jordan, it worries me slightly that you're collecting more snakes already, while in another thread you're asking us what Garter snakes eat. My advice would be to take it slowly and learn as you go. __________________ James.

07-30-2007, 12:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Elliot "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 1,153 Country:	Re: Just a couple questions I have to agree with James here. __________________ 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

07-30-2007, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 5,404 Country:	Re: Just a couple questions I have to agree, too. It may be best to get that first one working before getting a second one. __________________ Stercus accidit.

07-30-2007, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
LushLulu85 netjer-ankh Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: stockport, Greater Manchester, uk Posts: 1,647 Country:	Re: Just a couple questions you are best getting the basic knowlege before hand. i started with one then got the 2nd within 2 weeks but i hyad already asked alot of question at the pet store. you need to be aware that although it is brill owning snakes it also means that their life is in your hands. you should have known the basics first. __________________ Lulu 1.1.3 T. M. Marcianus (Albino), Sissle, Kia and the sprogs 1.1.0 T. S. Tetrataenia, Clyde & Bonnie

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