Butler's! :D

Zephyr · 03-20-2008, 01:16 PM

Me and another member, the one who traded the albino checkered to me, are going on a field herping expedition soon for Butler's garters.
I need some background information such as diet, size, personality, etc on these guys, and also need to know if any one would be interested in babies from the pair I'd find.

Sid · 03-20-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Me and another member, the one who traded the albino checkered to me, are going on a field herping expedition soon for Butler's garters.
I need some background information such as diet, size, personality, etc on these guys, and also need to know if any one would be interested in babies from the pair I'd find.

Kyle, the link below is to the article on Butlers in the care sheet section. Hope you find it helpful.
http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets...s_Garter_Snake
We'll all be waiting for photos if you're successful. Good luck

adamanteus · 03-20-2008, 01:44 PM

Good luck, Kyle. Keep us posted.

drache · 03-20-2008, 02:03 PM

happy herping and good luck

anji1971 · 03-20-2008, 02:17 PM

Hope you're hunting is a success!
They're protected here, so I couldn't keep one if I did find it........lucky you!

Blacsmiff · 03-20-2008, 07:21 PM

Butlers are on the small side. And they tend to be VERY nervous. Night crawlers always worked fine for me.

GarterGuy · 03-20-2008, 09:50 PM

From what I've heard, Butler's really aren't all that different to keep then easterns. In the wild they tend to be earthworm specialist, so if you're dealing with wild caughts that'd probably be your best bet to start. I have heard of some people who have had luck converting them over to mice. It seems they're like a lot of garters, where they will specialize in what ever food item is most abundant, but are at heart generalist that can go to other food sources. I know they are a protected species across much of their range, so I'd definitely check out the local laws, before collecting any and also check out the legality of breeding and selling them. Bette safe then sorry.

Snaky · 03-21-2008, 01:52 AM

Keep us posted and good luck!

ssssnakeluvr · 03-21-2008, 09:54 AM

I had a few while in Michigan...same care as other garters. I would definitely be interested in them!!!!

03-20-2008, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zephyr Thamnophis inspectus Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dearborn, Michigan Posts: 1,441 Country:	Butler's! :D Me and another member, the one who traded the albino checkered to me, are going on a field herping expedition soon for Butler's garters. I need some background information such as diet, size, personality, etc on these guys, and also need to know if any one would be interested in babies from the pair I'd find.

03-20-2008, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 7,958 Country:	Re: Butler's! :D Good luck, Kyle. Keep us posted. __________________ James.

03-20-2008, 02:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 3,952 Country:	Re: Butler's! :D happy herping and good luck __________________ rhea

03-20-2008, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
anji1971 Finder of unique Garters Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 2,225 Country:	Re: Butler's! :D Hope you're hunting is a success! They're protected here, so I couldn't keep one if I did find it........lucky you! __________________ Anji

03-20-2008, 07:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blacsmiff Never shed Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31	Re: Butler's! :D Butlers are on the small side. And they tend to be VERY nervous. Night crawlers always worked fine for me.

03-20-2008, 09:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
GarterGuy Brother Snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,356 Country:	Re: Butler's! :D From what I've heard, Butler's really aren't all that different to keep then easterns. In the wild they tend to be earthworm specialist, so if you're dealing with wild caughts that'd probably be your best bet to start. I have heard of some people who have had luck converting them over to mice. It seems they're like a lot of garters, where they will specialize in what ever food item is most abundant, but are at heart generalist that can go to other food sources. I know they are a protected species across much of their range, so I'd definitely check out the local laws, before collecting any and also check out the legality of breeding and selling them. Bette safe then sorry. __________________ *Roy* 1.1 T.s.pickeringi 0.1 T.s.concinnus 0.0.2 T.s.pallidulus

03-21-2008, 01:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Snaky "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,624 Country:	Re: Butler's! :D Keep us posted and good luck! __________________ Greetz, Hans Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. -The Shawshank Redemption- www.kousebandslangen.nl

03-21-2008, 09:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
ssssnakeluvr "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 1,871 Country:	Re: Butler's! :D I had a few while in Michigan...same care as other garters. I would definitely be interested in them!!!! __________________ Don www.donsgartersnakes.net

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