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Mrs N1ntndo
11-02-2011, 08:10 PM
I cannot take mine outside or let them go to roam around house . What are some ways to be able to exersize garter snakes. Please tell me and others who dont know please what are some suggestions. Thank you.
guidofatherof5
11-02-2011, 08:17 PM
Just holding them can be good exercise.
The moving/crawling they do when being held is good.
Mrs N1ntndo
11-02-2011, 08:26 PM
I do that already. So thats cool. I read somewhere that bath tub with warm water is good but how deep should I put it? I would put rocks in so that they have somewhere to go if they get tired. I also know not to leave them alone.
guidofatherof5
11-02-2011, 08:35 PM
Bath tub exercise should be monitored. I don't think rocks would be necessary.
As far as depth, I don't think you need more then a few inches.
Just my opinion.
kibakiba
11-02-2011, 08:35 PM
Bathtub, warm water and supervision. My snakes love swimming.
Mrs N1ntndo
11-02-2011, 09:14 PM
Ok I will do that tomorrow. Now for the warmth. Should it be like bath water for a baby. Or cooler then that?
kibakiba
11-02-2011, 09:48 PM
Luke warm/warm to the touch is good, in my experience.
infernalis
11-02-2011, 10:46 PM
Also make sure they have plenty to keep them busy in the cage and room to scoot about.
Mrs N1ntndo
11-03-2011, 12:19 AM
Thank you. I will put them in the tub tomorrow. it will be interested in seeing what they do. i will have to take pics if I can. Also they have plenty to do with a cpl of tubes to crawl around also a fake vine they love to crawl on.
guidofatherof5
11-03-2011, 05:52 AM
Luke warm/warm to the touch is good, in my experience.

Warm water + garter snake = poop:D
chris-uk
11-03-2011, 05:58 AM
I may try our Lightning in the bath. She likes the water bowl, so it should be interesting to see her somewhere she can do lengths.
Kantar
11-03-2011, 10:35 AM
I usually do up to the knuckle in depth and a casserole size tupperware container as a floaty thing for when they want to rest, I let all 7 swim at the same time for about 10 minutes
chris-uk
11-03-2011, 11:36 AM
We had Lightning and (a freshly shed) Esk in the bath for 10 minutes this afternoon. They seemed to enjoy it, and when they wanted a rest they just stopped and floated. It's good to watch them swim. :)