*Sigh* when will babies be ready?

[lokai99]

I know that most breeders like to have their lil garters accepting pinkie parts before selling. How old are most gaters at the time they are ready for their new homes? I am seeing lots of news on litters...just wondering how much longer I need to wait for these babies to be well started.

[drache]

it all depends
it's actually kind of early in the baby season still
I think most breeders will ship out at around six weeks, and as long as they're eating - not necessarily pinks
many garters will not take pinkie parts and need to be switched when they are big enough to handle whole pinks, which are easier to scent

[ssssnakeluvr]

some of generally give them 2 weeks or so to make sure they are feeding good.

[ConcinusMan]

I'd say any that prove to be healthy and take at least one meal are ready to go out. No point in selling them earlier because some inevitibly won't eat, fail to thrive, and sometimes die.

[Odie]

1 year after thay have been @ my house :rolleyes::p auk auk humor

[Stefan-A]

My policy so far has been to make sure they're eating regularly (both fish and pinkies) and shedding without problems. Or to use the expression people around here use: Until you know they're working like they should. I think I've put all babies up for sale about 1.5 - 2 months after birth. That's about 2 sheds, not including the postnatal one.

[lokai99]

Thanks guys....I'll try to be a lil more patient

[ConcinusMan]

I take it nobody is selling what you're looking for yet? It is early. Birthing season is really just getting started.

BTW, what is it you are looking for? Anything specific?

[lokai99]

I'm not really looking for anything specific, still familiarizing myself with different species. There are alot of beautiful mutants out there, i just don't think that an expensive morph is in the gameplan for my wallet. I'll probably try a morph once I get some garter experience under my belt. I still haven't decided on a species. I realy have taken a liking to the reddish orange heads of concinnus..and i really like a checkered. Have any ideas on some other choices to look at?Steve has radix...I beleive Shannon is expecting checkereds..who else is a breeder?

[guidofatherof5]

Steve has radix...I beleive Shannon is expecting checkereds..who else is a breeder?


There are a lot of great breeders on this forum.
I highly recommend any radix as we adapt very well to them:D

[ConcinusMan]

Hey lokai, where do you live? any garters around there?

Even if someone were to give you a snake for free, shipping is going to cost.

[lokai99]

Hey. I live in southeast AL and I know everyone is like wow what a great climate for snakes and I would assume that too, but my experience is not leading me to believe that. I am the king of finding ratsnakes...black rats, white oak color phase...ratsnakes ratsnake ratsnakes and rattlesnakes, but apart from those two snakes I rarely see anything else. I have seen one eastern chain king this year and a crowned snake. I think similis has an overlapping territory into AL but I spent my childhood outside and never saw any garter, never met a rough green snake, and I have seen one wild hognose in my entire life. I really think that this lil nook of AL is lacking in diversity. It amazes me how everyone has these great pics of snakes they have come across such as garters and various species of nerodia.
I'd never ask for a free snake from anyone, it's my hobby and if I can't afford to buy a snake I don't really need to be looking. That said, I have chosen to spend a weekend at home instead of doing anything else in order to save funds for a snake.....I guess that's when you realize you have it bad huh?

[guidofatherof5]

I'd never ask for a free snake from anyone, it's my hobby and if I can't afford to buy a snake I don't really need to be looking.

So, how would you feel if someone offered you a free snake? That is, you pay the shipping.

[lokai99]

That would be an honor.

[ConcinusMan]

That's why I mentioned it. I was going to give you one fine ordinoides but if I were you, I'd take the radix for sure!

[lokai99]

Those Radix sure are pretty huh?

[guidofatherof5]

Those Radix sure are pretty huh?

Great attitudes also.

[ConcinusMan]

Those Radix sure are pretty huh?

Especially my Amy.:D The iowa albinos are so cool. I also like the green and gold ones.

[lokai99]

The green and gold is the standard wild form right? They are a very stately snake. I can't wait :)

[ConcinusMan]

I'll let Steve elaborate and answer that question. There are several forms. Green and gold is not one of the most abundant if I'm not mistaken.

Regardless of their color morph they make awesome pets. Mainly it's their attitude, disposition, and seeming intelligence, and many other non-visual qualities that make them so great. In other words, any color radix would be an excellent choice as a pet. Wild OR captive bred.

[lokai99]

I've been trying to familiarize myself with some of the Plains colors.....I'm really taken with the normal coloration that dorsal stripe is so pretty. I wonder where that red morph came from? Have you ever had one?

[sschind]

I know that most breeders like to have their lil garters accepting pinkie parts before selling. How old are most gaters at the time they are ready for their new homes? I am seeing lots of news on litters...just wondering how much longer I need to wait for these babies to be well started.

All my babies were at least 3 months old last year before I sold them. I anticipate the same thing this year.

[ssssnakeluvr]

I've been trying to familiarize myself with some of the Plains colors.....I'm really taken with the normal coloration that dorsal stripe is so pretty. I wonder where that red morph came from? Have you ever had one?
some of the reds out here came from Nebraska, Ian Campbell caught them and a few of us got some.

[ConcinusMan]

I've been trying to familiarize myself with some of the Plains colors.....I'm really taken with the normal coloration that dorsal stripe is so pretty. I wonder where that red morph came from? Have you ever had one?

The Iowa albino strain, the nebraska albino strain, and the red morph were all originally found in the wild.

[RicMartin]

I like them all, but since I can't have them all, I'm focusing on the ones that like me,
so far radix really do like me, and I'm a very happy camper, they rock.
Ric

[guidofatherof5]

I like them all, but since I can't have them all, I'm focusing on the ones that like me,
so far radix really do like me, and I'm a very happy camper, they rock.
Ric

You should visit the radix Ranch. Lots of great radixes here. If you ever passing through, let me know. You can make a pit stop, have some lunch/dinner and meet my crew.

[Tyrel26]

Im still kinda new to this site but from what I read you will not find a better person to learn from than steve. Don't get me wrong, there are many great people here but steve is one of the few that has a true connection with his snakes. If its possible you should take him up on his offer.

[guidofatherof5]

Im still kinda new to this site but from what I read you will not find a better person to learn from than steve. Don't get me wrong, there are many great people here but steve is one of the few that has a true connection with his snakes. If its possible you should take him up on his offer.

Thank you for your kind words.
This website is full of wonderful, caring people.
When I came to this site almost 2 years ago I was in the dark about many things.
Any accomplishments I have made are because of wonderful people on this forum. I'm still happily learning.