Ribbon Keeper

[Cynspin]

Hello all,

I'm new here and new to Thamnophis in general. I have a bit more experience with boids. I got my first pair of ribbon snakes at the end of this past summer, and for a snake touted to be easy, I've actually found them more challenging. Most places out here in San Diego don't sell appropriate feeder fish, and I get in trouble if I take too many mosquitofish. I've been feeding mostly guppies and platys, but it's getting expensive! Bonnie and Clyde are my little guys' names. Here are some photos!

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6162/6165014808_c8547bbb41.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cynfamonster/6165014808/)
You go this way, I'll go that way (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cynfamonster/6165014808/) by cynfamonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/cynfamonster/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6213/6346028598_31dcc6695e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cynfamonster/6346028598/)
ribbons2sm (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cynfamonster/6346028598/) by cynfamonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/cynfamonster/), on Flickr

And here's my set-up. The pothos has really grown since this picture was taken, and subsequently I removed the orchid. I also added a film backdrop to provide them with a little more security.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6206/6099309620_161f72741a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cynfamonster/6099309620/)
Vivarium (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cynfamonster/6099309620/) by cynfamonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/cynfamonster/), on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

~Cyn

[infernalis]

http://www.thamfriends.com/mat.jpg

[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard.

[chris-uk]

Welcome aboard. There's a few folks with ribbons on here, so you're in good company. I wasn't aware that ribbons were supposed to easy snakes - around these parts they have a reputation for being jumpy and difficult eaters. :)

[gregmonsta]

Greetings :D, ribbons are more of a challenge but I have a WC that happily takes salmon and trout fillet cut into strips. I also manage to get her to take scented pinkies and fuzzies. I would recommend switching to a diet of F/T fish with appropriate supplementation.

[PINJOHN]

Welcome from a soon to be snowy Liverpool


http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR4y1dPtN-EVPENg1BYYsLqoHg5jOJOmruRHFC-G6D7nGLBSxPphAhttp://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSaz93quM1Ay0V0d7uMRqvUm3CpZZtMC wWq2SdiSWB_eWH5brgjzgf]
TODAY'S SCOUSE FACTOID

1715 - World’s first wet dock controlled by floodgates (Steer’s Old Dock, Canning Place).

Liverpool’s Mayor founded the world’s first charity for sailors.

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you on the forum.
Here's a link to the forum care sheet. Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet (http://www.thamnophis.com/index.php?page=caresheet)
Beautiful snakes.
I'm guessing Eastern Ribbon(Thamnophis sauritus) Possible subspecies T.s.nitae (Bluestripe Ribbon) or T.s.sackenii (Peninsular Ribbon)
Not really sure. Wish I had more experience with them. Awesome snakes.

[EasternGirl]

Welcome to the forum! I don't have any experience with ribbons, but you will find members on here to talk with who do...best of luck!

[mikem]

welcome to the forum! one of your ribbons looks upset with that log in the second photo :D

[Cynspin]

Lol, Bonnie was using the log to straighten her jaws out after swallowing a fish and I thought it was a great shot.