hey everyone

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

i have some questions
1.do you have to hibernate snakes to make them mate?
2.can you keep three snakes in the same cage? how big of a cage would i need?
3.and how long does it take for a t.s. pickeringii to reach its adult stage?

thanks,
reed

[Stefan-A]

1. No, but increases the odds.
2. Yes. One recommendation is about 0.2 square meters per snake (when the snake is 1-1.25m long), but it's a pretty arbitrary rule.
3. It seems to be about 3 years for most garters, but I could be wrong.

[Thamnophis]

I agree with the answers that Stefan gave.

Addition for question 1:

I think that hibernation is a important part of the life of garter snakes and for that reason you should give them the opportunity. Not only for breeding reasons.

[enigma200316]

I agree with both of the above!!!
Welcome and maybe you can get some pics of your snakes up soon
for every one to see.......

[drache]

I've got nothing to add to the good advice you've gotten
welcome to this forum, Reed