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    Lost Garter Snake

    Hello All, I joined this site a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, I let the temperature in the cage get to hot and my garter died. The kids and myself are upset but know they are interested in corn snakes for next pet. How does the disposition of corn snakes and garters differ ??

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    Re: Lost Garter Snake

    Welcome.. Sorry to hear about your garter snake.

    How did it get too hot??

    Anyway, Corn snakes get quite a bit bigger, they are not as active, but other than that the care is about the same, except they will only eat rodents.

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    Re: Lost Garter Snake

    Hello and welcome! Sorry to hear of your loss.


    Suggestion: Get another garter
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    Re: Lost Garter Snake

    Sorry to hear the snake died.
    Fix the heat problem and get another garter. Much more interesting then a corn snake(no offense meant)

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    Re: Lost Garter Snake

    Quote Originally Posted by guidofatherof5 View Post

    Fix the heat problem and get another garter. Much more interesting then a corn snake(no offense meant)
    Yes, didn't think of mentioning that. You may wanna get the set up all, well, set up, and get the heating under control before you aquire the new snake. And make sure to give the caresheet, that Steve linked, a good read through as well.

    Garters, garters, garters!!
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    Re: Lost Garter Snake

    Poor thing..
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    Re: Lost Garter Snake

    Thank you all for your replies - I will get another garter and read more on this post - Thanks for the welcome

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    Re: Lost Garter Snake

    Simple solution-Get a thermostat so.
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    Re: Lost Garter Snake

    Hi and welcome to the forum! Sorry about your loss.

    Garters are more active, while corn snakes are more sedentary.

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    Re: Lost Garter Snake

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Welcome to the forum and definitely get another garter! Much more interactive than a corn snake and more variety when it comes to food choices!
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