Could I introduce a companion?

[toffee]

If they lay eggs, can you not just remove and destroy them before they develop?

[Stefan-A]

If they lay eggs, can you not just remove and destroy them before they develop?

Even if you could, the production of offspring is extremely taxing and somewhat risky.

[Sonya610]

Op just realized your current male probably isn't a baby. For some reason I assumed he was. I think you want to buy another animal that is somewhat close to the same size as your male if you want to house them together right away.

[Light of Dae]

Op just realized your current male probably isn't a baby. For some reason I assumed he was. I think you want to buy another animal that is somewhat close to the same size as your male if you want to house them together right away.

After a minimum 60day quarantine, then Right after that.


Have you read the Care Sheet for garters yet?
Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet

[Sonya610]

After a minimum 60day quarantine, then Right after that.

Many do think that is a best practice. I just purchased an adolescent albino flame female from Tom, she arrived yesterday and went right in with my concinnus female, however I bought her from a very reputable breeder who provides healthy animals that he himself has bred/raised (second purchase from him and very very pleased).

I would worry about the health of a pet store/dealer animal, the pet store nearby is selling off baby albino's for $40 a piece, if I had gone that route (cheap/quick/unknown) yes a quarantine would have been in order. Needless to say the pet store animal would have been MUCH cheaper, heck the shipping alone cost me $60 but oh so worth it!

Your point is well taken though, and something the op needs to think about.

[Sonya610]

Actually in hindsight the pet store animal would have cost me more than $40 seeing as how I don't have extra set-ups. I would have had to buy a tank, lighting, heating, cage decorations, etc....for a 2 month quarantine. Not to hijack the thread but here is a pic that doesn't do her justice...her color is quite beautiful. Click to expand.

Albino Flame 2.jpg