Baby bin question

[Atlas511]

I am picking up some new baby garters this weekend. Can I house baby checkereds with my baby plains? please dont bash me if I cant, just inform me. thanks alot guys.

[guidofatherof5]

I do. That shouldn't be a problem.
Don't forget a quarantine time for the new scrubs.

[Atlas511]

how long is good enough?

[guidofatherof5]

I believe all new snakes should be quarantined no matter where they come from. I have received snakes from forum members who I trust but the snake still goes in quarantine. It's no offense to them. It's just a safety rule for my snakes. I use a 90 day period for all new snakes.(the time is your decision)
I watch for signs of anything not normal. This could be scale/shedding problems or neurological issues(unusual movements, seizures), eating problems. Check feces to see it is normal and in most cases I have a fecal float done by my Vet. to check for parasites. Mites are also an issue to watch for. Mites are a terrible thing to get rid of and are very time consuming.
It all boils down to you and your concerns for your other snakes.
I know I would feel awful if a group or even an individual snake of mine became sick or died because I was in a hurry to place a snake with others.
It's a roll of the dice if you don't quarantine. You should set a quarantine time and stick to it no matter how inconvenient it is. Your patience will pay off in the safety of all your snakes.

[drache]

Steve explained it very well