Forum: General Talk

Well, as you know i was going to pick up my garter this afternoon. I was all ready, viv set up etc. But when i got to the shop the owner said the...

Hello, everyone! So it turns out I am getting a Florida blue instead of a flames eastern (Canadian breeder of flames, I may find and buy from you in...

I've been wondering why garters have evolved keeled scales.What advantages do they get from this adaption?

I got my T.macianus (Garry) on Tuesday(it's going to be very awkward if it turns out to be female!).He's about the size of a 2p coin when coiled up...

I ordered a CB11 T.macianus and i was just wondering if i should leave it for a few day to settle in.How long i should leave it alone for when it...

I was searching Amazon for herp books when i came across this book,The Garter snake:evolution and ecology.The Garter Snakes: Evolution and Ecology...

When ever i spray down my garter's tank he always goes into feeding mode even if i just fed him a big meal.Is this him being curious or is it a...

My young marcianus is in shed again,he last shed on the 31/5 and is now in clear phase after two day with blue eyes.Is this normal for a snake to...

The thamnophis addiction has really started to take hold and i'm eager to expand my collection.I've heard that an expo is a good place to get...

I've had my eye on the following species pickeringii,parientalis,radix and any cyrtopsis subspecies.Unfortunately i don't have the room and money...

When I posted some pics from when i first got him I was told that he was a tad small for his age.Do you guys think he still looks small for a 6-7...

After I dropped Garry's feeding down to every 4-5 days he doesn't seem that interested in food and when he does decide to eat he only takes fish and...

I would love to get some atratus someday they are up there with radix on my next snake list.I can't find much information on them.So I have some...

If I want to get something other than marcianus my best bet is to go to mainland Europe to get them.I don't know what the laws are on bringing...

http://www.academia.edu/418766/Suitability_of_day-old_chicks_as_food_for_captive_snakes Has anyone fed them to their garters?

I currently feed my little one 70% trout/worm and 30% pinkies.Is that ok? What ratio of mouse does everyone feed?

With the setup I'm planning I'm going to use a combination of UV and day-light simulating flourescent tubes to light and heat the viv,with a rock...

I plan to brumate gerry in the fridge. -A few questions I need answering I found two spots that would be suitable.1st stays at 11*C,2nd stays at...

Could you post some pics of spots where garters are found? Id like to replicate garter's habitat for my marcianus' vivarium. Cheers,Stubs

Why are these never kept?