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DaBaum · 08-27-22, 08:38 AM

I have a plains garter that can't be much more than 4 - 6 weeks old. I also have a checkered garter that isn't much older but is bigger. (maybe a month older with more girth, head size and a little more length.)

I had planned to house them together in the same terrarium until I saw checkered garters as being one of the garter species that may exhibit cannibalistic behavior according to Reptifiles: https://reptifiles.com/garter-snake-care-sheet/

I had always understood these instances of cannibalism were only related to food-fights. I'd really like for the two of these guys to be buddies as they both seem a little lonely.

Any incite would be greatly appreciated.

08-27-22, 08:38 AM	#1
DaBaum Member Join Date: Jul-2022 Location: Gilbert Iowa Posts: 6 Country:	Co-habitating baby garters I have a plains garter that can't be much more than 4 - 6 weeks old. I also have a checkered garter that isn't much older but is bigger. (maybe a month older with more girth, head size and a little more length.) I had planned to house them together in the same terrarium until I saw checkered garters as being one of the garter species that may exhibit cannibalistic behavior according to Reptifiles: https://reptifiles.com/garter-snake-care-sheet/ I had always understood these instances of cannibalism were only related to food-fights. I'd really like for the two of these guys to be buddies as they both seem a little lonely. Any incite would be greatly appreciated.