New garters have arrived.

[Eight]

My new Garters have all arrived today. 3 T.sirtalis sirtalis (florida blues, 2 male one female), and an albino T.marcianus.

The marcianus is a really friendly little thing, and very placid for its size. I believe it is female by looking at it, but I'll post pics up in the next few days after its settled. It could also be a sibling to my other marcianus, and I'm also going to post some more tail pics of that guy, as I'm not so sure now.

The sirtalis were a little more skitty, but are now calming down in their respective homes. I'm really looking forward to watching these guys colour up as they grow :)

[-MARWOLAETH-]

Congratulations on the new arrivals.Can't wait for the pictures:)

[Eight]

Thank you, I'm really looking forward to keeping them.

[kueluck]

One does not keep garters...............they keep you. :p Congrats on your new friends.

[Eight]

by keeping I meant keeping them content and looked after lol, but you are right, they do keep you.

[ProXimuS]

Congrats! Can't wait for pics:)

[guidofatherof5]

Glad they are doing okay. Looking forward to seeing some photos.

[EasternGirl]

Congrats on the new arrivals! You know, it's interesting...everyone I know on here who have marcianus and albino marcianus talk about how friendly they are. Hermes is certainly a sweet little fellow...he can be social as long as he has the glass between us. He likes to come over to the glass and I will talk to him and he will respond by following my face or hand...but as soon as I try to hold him...he flips out! Lol... He also spends most of his time hiding.

[-MARWOLAETH-]

Congrats on the new arrivals! You know, it's interesting...everyone I know on here who have marcianus and albino marcianus talk about how friendly they are. Hermes is certainly a sweet little fellow...he can be social as long as he has the glass between us. He likes to come over to the glass and I will talk to him and he will respond by following my face or hand...but as soon as I try to hold him...he flips out! Lol... He also spends most of his time hiding.Same with my little one hopefully when he gains some size I'll be able to hold him without having to chase him round the cage.

[snake man]

I feel like I'm the only one that onle has one garter snake :(.

[-MARWOLAETH-]

I feel like I'm the only one that onle has one garter snake :(.I feel you'r pain brother.

[EasternGirl]

Don't worry guys...that will change soon enough. Muahaha! They are addictive and we are very convincing!

[snake man]

Well with any luck I will be getting a new member in the forseable future.

[EasternGirl]

Oh and btw...sorry I can't help you William...since you are overseas...I'm not sure where you are Snake Man...but if I should find any more eastern babies around here and you would like some...I would be happy to ship them to you once I make sure they are healthy.

[snake man]

Im in New England

[Eight]

Happy endings all round lol. This little marcianus really has no fear at all. Maybe it relates to how inbred and stupid they are. Only time will tell, but if I catch him licking the glass I'll be sure to let you know ;)

[johnc79@hotmail.com]

Congrats on the new snakes. :)

[mikem]

Always fun getting new garters! Congrats on the new additions, looking forward to seeing them :cool:

[Invisible Snake]

Congrats on the new additions to your thamily!

[Eight]

So here they are. First is the tiny Albino T.marcianus:

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/SamHack/Forum Photos/_MG_4495-1.jpg

Next are the Florida blues (T.sirtalis sirtalis) although they aren't so blue yet. It will be interesting to see how they colour up over the coming months.

Female:

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/SamHack/Forum Photos/_MG_4490-1.jpg


http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/SamHack/Forum Photos/_MG_4489-1.jpg

And the two males having some lunch:

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/SamHack/Forum Photos/_MG_4500-1.jpg

The T.sirtalis sirtalis seem to be a little more flighty, but they are calming down very quickly and don't flee every time they see me now. They all seem to be spending much time looking at me, and seemed very happy at the prospect of fish.

[ProXimuS]

Awww!! I just love albino marcianus! But they are all very pretty:D

[Eight]

Thank you, its a gorgeous little thing isn't it.

[ProXimuS]

Thank you, its a gorgeous little thing isn't it.

Yes, he is. The yellow and pink together kinda remind me of pink lemonade:D And lemonade is my favorite!

[Eight]

And here is one of the two males having a peep:

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/SamHack/Forum%20Photos/_MG_4503.jpg

[Invisible Snake]

Sweet looking group! I've never cared for florida blues, but yours have peeked my interest. It will be really interesting to see how they color up in the future.

[Eight]

It will be fun to watch. I noticed some slight blue on the side of the female, and it gave me the idea of making a month by month photo diary to see how quickly they colour. I'm hoping for strikingly blue snakes to make a good contrast, but I wouldn't mind if they coloured up like normal easterns either. They have all earned a place beside me and they are already showing great character.

I feel very blessed to be with them.

[ProXimuS]

I vote yes for the month by month photo diary:D

[EasternGirl]

Such adorable photos! And I will keep forum members in mind if my neighbors bring me any more baby easterns. I think my albino marcianus is actually quite intelligent. He likes to interact with me...he will poke his head out of his hide and if I talk to him he will come out and follow my face around. Of course, the other day, he ate a plant. Just kidding...

[Eight]

You'll send me easterns? ;)