My New Outdoor Enclosure... well kind of

[reptile65]

That looks really cool!

I'm new to garters, but I was under the impression that T. e. vagrans couldn't be kept together because of possible cannibalism...???

[Snakers]

Nice old thread

[Hollis_Steed]

Old thread yes, but I'm interested in how it worked out and if it's worth duplicating or if there were problems. I like the idea.
As for the vagrans being cannabalistic. I'm sure it happens, but so far for me it hasn't been a problem. I watch my snakes very closely while they are feeding, as has been suggested numerous time on this forum. So far no problems. I have become a BIG fam of T.e.vagrans! I love 'em!

[Snakers]

Old thread yes, but I'm interested in how it worked out and if it's worth duplicating or if there were problems. I like the idea.
As for the vagrans being cannabalistic. I'm sure it happens, but so far for me it hasn't been a problem. I watch my snakes very closely while they are feeding, as has been suggested numerous time on this forum. So far no problems. I have become a BIG fam of T.e.vagrans! I love 'em!

I agree, it is a very nice idea!

[Snakers]

wow, I wish I had window wells and patience lol

[guidofatherof5]

Looks very nice.

[justme]

Brilliant! I love it!

[guidofatherof5]

What side of the house is that window on?
How do you handle heavy rains?

[MasSalvaje]

What side of the house is that window on?
How do you handle heavy rains?

It is on the West side of the house so it does get a couple of hours of sunlight in the afternoon, but the temps are usually pretty stable. It doesn't get too hot in the summer and stays relatively warm in the winter. We don't have to worry about heavy rains in my area, we average about 12-14in a year, more than half of that comes as snow, but just in case there is an awning at the roof level that keeps out the rain.

-Thomas

[guidofatherof5]

It is on the West side of the house so it does get a couple of hours of sunlight in the afternoon, but the temps are usually pretty stable. It doesn't get too hot in the summer and stays relatively warm in the winter. We don't have to worry about heavy rains in my area, we average about 12-14in a year, more than half of that comes as snow, but just in case there is an awning at the roof level that keeps out the rain.

-Thomas

Thanks for the reply, Thomas.

I've toyed with the idea of doing the same thing with the north window of my snake room. It's the only window I have in that addition.
I guess I would use it for more of a play area for the snakes on certain days. Not sure they would overnight there unless I can secure it from predators(cats, racoons,oposums.etc.)