Hi folks,

Recently I was looking at a few Checkered Garters that were actually born in a rescue centre. The snakes now are a little over 1000 days old and they are still tiny - the male is about 6 inches and the 2 females maybe round 8-9 inches. They have been kept in a vivarium without extra heating but in a warm room (a reptile room in the UK) and fed exclusively on cut up pinkies.

I was just wondering what the future would be for these little guys? If given proper care, are they ever likely to reach an average size for their species or will their size never catch up?

Thanks.