The Danger Zone

[guidofatherof5]

Let's start a list of dangerous situation we should avoid in keeping our snakes safe.
Please don't get into a chat about the posts.
Let's see if we can compile a nice list of the "Don'ts" in keeping garter snakes.
Thank you.


Rocks, branches, and hides that can shift or fall.
Pinning the snakes underneath.
With this, holes cut too small in hides and other items.

[drache]

heavy water bowls on top of substrate where they can settle and crush a snake that has burrowed underneath

[kibakiba]

Heavy stacked objects that could fall over and sharp objects.

[gregmonsta]

Don't add any new furnishing without a full check for sharp edges, etc, first.

[indigoman]

any hinged opening, I have an Exxo Terra set up the front swings open for easy acces however you must be extra careful when closing.

[gregmonsta]

Don't ignore the benefits of thermostatic control for your heatsources.

[mustang]

insulate tank lids so sneaky snakes dont get out

[charles parenteau]

When you change the water take the snake out before put another fresh bowl of water in it . It could slip of your hand fall on the snake especially if the snake was hide beneeth it!my english sucks today!!

[guidofatherof5]

Don't over feed neonates(babies). Too much food can be a killer.

[mustang]

DONT PUT UR SNAKE IN A CAGE WITH ITS PREDATOR (like this bull and rattler....even though the rattlers a lot bigger its not a good idea...stupid people at zoo)