Garter Snake Forum

Go Back   Garter Snake Forum > Garter Snakes > General Talk
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Welcome to the Garter Snake Forum.

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content as well as create your very own Photo Gallery to share with others. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free. So please, join today and help us build the best Garter Snake community around!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-10-2008, 07:19 PM   #111 (permalink)
EdgyExoticReptiles
Edgy Exotic Reptiles
 
EdgyExoticReptiles's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 1,335
Country:
Send a message via AIM to EdgyExoticReptiles
Re: oopps........

I wouldn't say it is very common in the wild but it does happen once in a while
[quote=Zephyr;58222]Inbreeding is very common in wild snakes for one. For two, it's safe, genetically speaking, for up to seven generations.
__________________
Email:reed@edgyexoticreptiles.com
AIM: reed_kamsla
http://www.edgyexoticreptiles.com


EdgyExoticReptiles is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2008, 08:33 PM   #112 (permalink)
Zephyr
Thamnophis inspectus
 
Zephyr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Dearborn, Michigan
Posts: 1,950
Country:
Re: oopps........

Quote:
Originally Posted by EdgyExoticReptiles View Post
I wouldn't say it is very common in the wild but it does happen once in a while
I've seen populations in which apparent genetic bottlenecks have occurred, especially on one part of the three river peninsulas I herp.
__________________
Memorable quotes:
"We're in garter turf now."
"Don't you bite me!"
"Go geet dose boyiez girl go geet'em!"
Zephyr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 05:09 PM   #113 (permalink)
aSnakeLovinBabe
The Serpentine Queen
 
aSnakeLovinBabe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,184
Country:
Re: oopps........

Omg Shanley.... o M G Where Are Sooty's Babies Shanley??? Hurry Up Or Shes Gonna Have Her Babies Ahhhhh!!! Hurryyyyy!!! The Babies Are Coming Shanley And They Will Be All Over The Place Begging For Food What Will You Do When You Have 20 Little Sooty's!!!!
__________________
Shannon<3Nicole
So while you're outside looking in, Describing what you see, Remember what you're staring at is me.
aSnakeLovinBabe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 05:16 PM   #114 (permalink)
Snake lover 3-25
"PM Boots For Custom Title"
 
Snake lover 3-25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 2,540
Country:
Re: oopps........

well..... right now i have to take care of her hopefuly B4 her babies come......
__________________
S h a n l e y
1.3 eastern garters
1 midland painted turtle
1 bernese mountain dog
1 half siamese cat
Snake lover 3-25 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 06:55 PM   #115 (permalink)
Snake lover 3-25
"PM Boots For Custom Title"
 
Snake lover 3-25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 2,540
Country:
Re: oopps........

i just don't understand..... why wouldn't she eat when she is gravid???? she hasn't eaten anything in 2 wks...... how does she feed the babies???? their still growing.....
__________________
S h a n l e y
1.3 eastern garters
1 midland painted turtle
1 bernese mountain dog
1 half siamese cat
Snake lover 3-25 is online now   Reply With Quote
Login to remove ads
Old 06-12-2008, 07:58 PM   #116 (permalink)
EdgyExoticReptiles
Edgy Exotic Reptiles
 
EdgyExoticReptiles's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 1,335
Country:
Send a message via AIM to EdgyExoticReptiles
Re: oopps........

they dont eat i think because it is uncomfortable for them for the babies stretch the area around where the food has to go through making it hard to get past
Quote:
Originally Posted by Snake lover 3-25 View Post
i just don't understand..... why wouldn't she eat when she is gravid???? she hasn't eaten anything in 2 wks...... how does she feed the babies???? their still growing.....
__________________
Email:reed@edgyexoticreptiles.com
AIM: reed_kamsla
http://www.edgyexoticreptiles.com


EdgyExoticReptiles is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 08:24 PM   #117 (permalink)
Snake lover 3-25
"PM Boots For Custom Title"
 
Snake lover 3-25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 2,540
Country:
Re: oopps........

o but how do the babies grow with no nutrition???
__________________
S h a n l e y
1.3 eastern garters
1 midland painted turtle
1 bernese mountain dog
1 half siamese cat
Snake lover 3-25 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 08:33 PM   #118 (permalink)
Zephyr
Thamnophis inspectus
 
Zephyr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Dearborn, Michigan
Posts: 1,950
Country:
Re: oopps........

Quote:
Originally Posted by Snake lover 3-25 View Post
o but how do the babies grow with no nutrition???
There may just be the "final preparations" going on inside; the bebies are already fully developed. One theory I heard about the pre-birth shed is that it clears the vent area of debris, allowing for the babies to pass out more easily.
__________________
Memorable quotes:
"We're in garter turf now."
"Don't you bite me!"
"Go geet dose boyiez girl go geet'em!"
Zephyr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 08:38 PM   #119 (permalink)
aSnakeLovinBabe
The Serpentine Queen
 
aSnakeLovinBabe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,184
Country:
Re: oopps........

the babies grow off of what mama snake has stored in fat from eating so much in her early pregnancy stages... thats why it's always good to feed them extra during gravidity and after they have their babies.. ever notice how thin a mama snake is after she gives birth??! she puts everything shes got into the little ones
__________________
Shannon<3Nicole
So while you're outside looking in, Describing what you see, Remember what you're staring at is me.
aSnakeLovinBabe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 08:53 PM   #120 (permalink)
Snake lover 3-25
"PM Boots For Custom Title"
 
Snake lover 3-25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 2,540
Country:
Re: oopps........

yeah.... but do they usually stop eating about a month after giving birth???? that's what my other one did and she didn't start eating again till march..... aug- march...... is that way to long????? i tried to feed her and i ended up puting her into brumation which kick started her feeding.....
__________________
S h a n l e y
1.3 eastern garters
1 midland painted turtle
1 bernese mountain dog
1 half siamese cat
Snake lover 3-25 is online now   Reply With Quote
Login to remove ads
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:08 AM.


vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO
Copyright © 2006-7, Hobby Solutions Inc.