Neonate predation

[adamanteus]

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.

[ssssnakeluvr]

I always do!! wanderings are known for cannibalism also...fortunately I haven't seen it!!!

[adamanteus]

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.

[Lulu Bennett]

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!

[adamanteus]

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!

[Lulu Bennett]

awww bless you james your a star! lol

[adamanteus]

awww bless you james your a star! lol

Why, thank you! Glad to be of service.

[Ameivaboy]

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 : ^ )