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Old 10-24-11, 10:34 AM   #46
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Re: Some myths about Thamnophis dispelled

I like normal flames better but that's a heck of a snake!
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For the first time ever i saw a Garter in real life this week, they have one for sale in the reptile shop that i use. £95? Is that a good price for one?
that price is outrageous they can be found for as little as £35, if you lived closer i would have given you a young checkered garter for free but i would have to keep secret forever the fact that i helped a man united fan
 
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that price is outrageous they can be found for as little as £35, if you lived closer i would have given you a young checkered garter for free but i would have to keep secret forever the fact that i helped a man united fan


Welcome!

It's not outrageous depending on what kind it was... but probably is overpriced.

Rob, you can probably tell them it's overpriced and i'll buy it for this-and-that, they probably have trouble selling a $200 garter snake...
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It's not outrageous depending on what kind it was... but probably is overpriced.

Rob, you can probably tell them it's overpriced and i'll buy it for this-and-that, they probably have trouble selling a $200 garter snake...
its possible, turnaround is more important than overall profit. I've used it on pawnshops and car dealers alike. If they've had it for an extended period of time then they're probably wanting to get rid of it because, not only do they have money tied up in the initial purchase, they have to keep feeding it too.
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Re: Some myths about Thamnophis dispelled

infernalis...i love that snake on your hand. I'm actually a weirdo for a snake owner, I guess. I'm not that into the reds or albinos or anything. I think your girl is a beauty!
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infernalis...i love that snake on your hand. I'm actually a weirdo for a snake owner, I guess. I'm not that into the reds or albinos or anything. I think your girl is a beauty!
Not a weirdo.... She's one of may favourites too.
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I love normal easterns and stuff too! Don't need reds and blues to be awesome looking!
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he's out of stock! boo....oh well i need to wait anyway, we're going on vacation and there's no money for new snakes! boo again! hehe
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when you get back, drop me a line, I almost always have Garters available.

Have 9 "normal" easterns from the copper mom still left over. and a "normal" male radix with a one year head start.
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Bump.... I found this looking for some of my old Thamnophis threads.
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Re: Some myths about Thamnophis dispelled

I like this thread a lot. Thanks for the useful garter info. I'll admit, I share a lot of these misconceptions about them as captives lol. Seeing people on here talk about their experiences with them makes me want to look into it I'm always looking for species that are interesting.
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I like this thread a lot. Thanks for the useful garter info. I'll admit, I share a lot of these misconceptions about them as captives lol. Seeing people on here talk about their experiences with them makes me want to look into it I'm always looking for species that are interesting.
My garter snakes watch me vacuum the floor. They are bright and inquisitive, always looking out to see what is going on in the room.
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Re: Some myths about Thamnophis dispelled

This is a great thread! I was thinking about getting a garter snake from one of my friends. She got a surprise litter, and is giving some of the babies away. At first I was only going to go with one, but this is making me think about asking her if she could maybe send another my way. :P How big does the enclosure need to house two snakes together? They were born in July, and she won't be shipping them until warmer weather next spring. I have a 5gal tank and a 115qt tub free at the moment.
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As with any animal, bigger is better. I would insist on a minimum 20 long for two snakes.

and as with any reptile, be extra careful at feeding time, never introduce food and look away.

I feed my garters (that have roommates) in separate containers to prevent fights.
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