Bad times............baby garters dieing

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you on the forum.
There could be many reasons for the babies to die. Rhea's right, the shop may not have provided them proper care. Then there is a thing called"failure to thrive" which occurs sometime with babies. I'm glad to hear the remaining scrubs are doing well. We love to see photos so please post some when you can. Thanks for doing your best with the other babies. You probably save them.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

welcome to the forum!


what exactly was the guy talking about when he said they should still be in an incubator??? Garter snakes are born live and they don't spend any time at all in incubators!

[MasSalvaje]

Welcome to the forum! I am sorry to hear about your losses. Like others have stated, make sure you check out the care sheets on the site, pet shops couldn't care less about the care of the snake especially if it is a garter. Get as much info as you can from the care sheets and ask any questions you may have on the forum, there are a lot of very helpful folks on here.

One thing I have noticed is that people (not you, just in general) tend to look at garters as a very hardy species in general. As adults that statement is often times true but as little guys there is very little room for mistake. They require a lot of observation and TLC because the slightest aspect left unattended can mean life or death.

I think that is one reason so many on here are so willing to offer help and support, they realize how crucial the care is especially with the youngens. So please don't be shy, if you have a question throw it out there.

Welcome again,

-Thomas

[guidofatherof5]

Welcome to the forum! I am sorry to hear about your losses. Like others have stated, make sure you check out the care sheets on the site, pet shops couldn't care less about the care of the snake especially if it is a garter. Get as much info as you can from the care sheets and ask any questions you may have on the forum, there are a lot of very helpful folks on here.
One thing I have noticed is that people (not you, just in general) tend to look at garters as a very hardy species in general. As adults that statement is often times true but as little guys there is very little room for mistake. They require a lot of observation and TLC because the slightest aspect left unattended can mean life or death.
I think that is one reason so many on here are so willing to offer help and support, they realize how crucial the care is especially with the youngens. So please don't be shy, if you have a question throw it out there.

-Thomas

Very well put, Thomas.

[ssssnakeluvr]

welcome to the forum! and....what they said!

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Dibzy-time