Snake and enclosure size

[Garterprincess]

Am hoping someone can help me out, I have four garters of about 14 inches long each. My enclosure is 24 inches long, 18 inches wide and 24 iches high. Do you think the garters are still to small to be put in this enclosure? I dont want to stress them or anything. Also how quickly would you expect the snakes to grow??

Sorry to ask so much all at once

Claire :)

[Snake lover 3-25]

actually...... that sounds like the cage might be too small for them..... not too big.....

[Garterprincess]

Really?? was told this would be fine for a while, knew they would have to move to a bigger enclosure eventually though.

[adamanteus]

It sounds about right to me.... it's not too small yet, for youngsters like those.

[Snake lover 3-25]

o ok lol :)

[Snake lover 3-25]

o lol that's why i thought she described a 10 gal....:o i need to read more carefully.....

[Garterprincess]

Thanks guys,

they do seem quite small and havent really begun to 'fatten' out yet!

[Snake lover 3-25]

lol they sound cute:)

[olive oil]

Can't wait to see some pictures:)

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

my flames are about 14 inches and since they have not "fattened out" as you put it, they still look pretty small, they are all length! I have the three of them in a 15 gallon long tank. Your cage should be alright at least until you get something larger!!!:D

[jitami]

Just wanted to say Welcome :)

[brain]

I read some where …
The general care and maintenance of Garter and Water Snakes by David Perlowin
Types Of Enclosures
There are several types of enclosures that can be used to house garter, ribbon and water snakes. Because the appropriate size of the enclosure is dependent upon the size of the snake(s) being kept and because the sizes of individuals in this group of snakes vary from 11/2 to 5 feet, a general formula will have to be used. It has been suggested that not only size, but the activity level of snakes also be considered when choosing the proper-size vivarium. Thus, it is recommended that the minimum enclosure size (L x W x H) be 2/3 to 11/2 times the length (L) of the snake x 1/3 the length of the snake for the width (W) x 1/3 to 1/2 the length of the snake for the height (H). With more than one snake, at least one foot should be added to the length of the enclosure for each additional animal. This means that for most garter snakes and water snakes, commer­cially sold vivarium 24 in. (10 gallons) to 36 in. long (30 to 40 gallons) will be adequate for maintaining single adult specimens.

[Garterprincess]

Thanks for all the info guys :)