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    Hello Everyone

    Hello Everyone,

    I don't currently own any snakes, right now I just have Tortoises, but I really want to get a garter snake. I am not sure what kind or any details like that, but I am here to learn what I can before I purchase. Any links or useful advice would be greatly appreciated, and Thanks in advance for all the help I will get/already get from everyone here.

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    Re: Hello Everyone

    Welcome aboard.

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    Re: Hello Everyone

    Nice to have you with us. It's a good thing you are prepping before you get your snake. Garters are a wonderful. I'll post a link to the forum care sheet which should answer many question and give you a good idea for a setup. Feel free to ask any other questions you might have. If you could tell us where you are(city,state) we might be able to find you a local breeder when the time comes to get your garter.

    Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet

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    Re: Hello Everyone

    Welcome aboard. As someone new to snake keeping you've picked the best species in the world (except maybe our Natrix natrix helvetica in the UK ).
    Chris
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    Re: Hello Everyone

    Hello and welcome! As Steve said, it is great that you want to learn all that you can before getting a garter. That is the sign of a responsible snake owner Any questions you have, feel free to ask...that is why we are here.
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    Re: Hello Everyone

    Thanks for the warm welcomes, I live in Denver, CO. I probably won't be getting a snake until sometime around september. Right now all my money goes towards revamping my Tortoise Enclosures, but a garter is next on the list.

    I was thinking about starting a breeding colony of feeder fish, what types would be a good one to start with? I will probably choose 2 or 3 types so that I can feed a variety. I see the list of them in the care sheet, I will read through that thoroughly tonight (I am at work right now and probably shouldn't even be posting haha) but I am more curious about the ones people have experience with and how difficult/easy it was to breed them? Is this worth it or should I just buy them from a pet store before feeding? I have/will have turtles that can eat them too so it isn't just for a snake however that is what made me start thinking about doing it.

    Also what about humidity, should I have high or low humidity?

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    Re: Hello Everyone

    Welcome to the forum! Check post #3, Steve linked a care sheet that will answer a lot of your questions.
    mike

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