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    Re: Any idea on what type of garter snake this is?

    Looking good.
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    Re: Any idea on what type of garter snake this is?



    Oh yeah, definitely pulchrilatus. Wow, I like them. Wish I could have one, but here in the states, most garters native to south of the border are either rare in captivity here, and/or just too darned costly for my budget.

    Just an observation, but if those rocks are loose, as in, not secured, lose them. Get them out of there. Dangerous for the snake. Snakes are quite strong and can topple or move them and get crushed or pinned.

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    Re: Any idea on what type of garter snake this is?

    Good observation about the rocks.
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    Re: Any idea on what type of garter snake this is?

    I've had it happen more than once. I just think there's no benefit to having them in the enclosure, just risk. The snake won't miss them. Recently (about a year ago) I even lost a baby concinnus to crushing. I was using an artificial stone "cave hide" which was fairly light compared to real stone, and made for reptile use, but I neglected one thing. It was sitting on top of a layer of substrate (aspen shavings) Snake got under it, and apparently it shifted down and...

    If you want to use heavy objects like rocks/stones, make sure they are flat on the bottom so they don't tilt easily and so snakes can't get under. Also (very important) set them directly on the bare bottom of the enclosure, then add substrate around it.

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    Re: Any idea on what type of garter snake this is?

    Oh, had no idea. Removing them right away, thanks for the advice...sorry for the little one.

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