New owner

[dawn47978]

Hi, my name is Dawn. I am a proud new owner of a gartner. I'm not sure which one :( . Please I need all the info I can get. I have it housed in a 10 gallon , with a dirt bottom and a plant several sticks for hiding and a water dish for drinking and bathing. I also have a heating pad and light for it. I put nightcrawlers and wax worms in there. The snake [JAKE] seems very happy at at ease. Please help me be the best mom I can be. Oh i live in Indiana, if that helps. Thanks:)

[adamanteus]

Hi Dawn, and welcome to the forum. Please look at our General Care Sheets,

http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets/index.php?title=Garter_Snake_Care_Sheet

This should give you a good start. Any questions please feel free to ask, the guys on this forum will be happy to help, I'm sure.

[Ameivaboy]

lol jake the snake, is somebody in your house an old wrestling fan

[adamanteus]

I am a proud new owner of a gartner. I'm not sure which one :( .

Dawn, if you're unsure of the species/sub-species you have, you could post a picture and let us help to identify Jake.:)


http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/site-feedback-suggestions-questions/181-posting-pictures.html?highlight=posting+pics

[garterman07]

yes welcome to the forum, every body here is very helpful and can tell you almost any thing and every thing there is to know about a garter. a couple weeks ago i didn't know any thing now i know a great deal that will help me with all my garters. so feel free to post your questions!!! and have a good time

[drache]

hi there, Dawn
welcome to this forum
nice to meet you and Jake

[ssssnakeluvr]

Put the worms in a low bowl so he doesn't ingest dirt with the worm....also, they don't eat waxworms...or insects period... feeder fish are better than worms, no goldfish!

[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard, Dawn.

People here are indeed very helpful and I guarantee they'll give you good advice. :) Post a picture of your snake, we love challenges. ;)

[Odie]

Hi, from Oeegon, Dawn :D

[Snaky]

Welcom from Belgium, enjoy it here!

[dawn47978]

Today is a GREAT DAY!!! I saw my snake Jake eat for the first time.He ate 2 roseys and an earthworm. Thanks all for all of the great information.

[Cazador]

Hi again Dawn,

Looks like you're already beginning to get some good advise, but as ssssnakeluvr (Don) said, forget the waxworms. Enjoy your time at thamnophis.com, and be sure to ask whenever you have questions. They'll all be respected on this forum.

Rick

P.S. Isn't it fun watching them eat :D.