Violet (just here for updates, future questions, and of course pictures!)

[gordonthegarter]

As I said, this is really just here for me to keep tabs on this cuddly beast along with put up pictures and ask any questions that pop up.

But after having Vi, I definitely will keep getting garters throughout my life! I know they're all different, but she's just so sweet and interesting and cuddly. She was cuddled up on my chest adjusting her jaw and getting all comfy cozy. It's getting dark so we're almost at bed time (last time I didn't realize it was her bed time and she fell asleep using my laptop as a pillow ) Totally in love with garters now.

She looks a bit chubbier since her meal the other day. Going to weigh her tomorrow and try to get a more accurate measurement (last time she would't cooperate but was roughly 21-24 inches) but she definitely appears less skinny, not that she ever looked terribly skinny, but you know what I mean. Glad to see a little more weight on her after hibernation. Now she can get "fat" and happy

And to close my very brief and uninteresting opening post, how about a couple pictures?

violet.jpg when she was chowing down on her crawler parts. I LOVE how her colors came out in this one!!!
violet2.jpg and taken just now. My slightly pudgier (but not as pudgy as when eating of course!) baby

[guidofatherof5]

Awesome. Looking forward to your future posts.
Garters, you've got it bad. That's a good thing. They are the best kept secret in the world.

[Selkielass]

Lovely. Lap snakes are awesome.

[gordonthegarter]

Fed Vi last night. 2 crawlers = one happy and chubby snake! Of course my hand smelt of worm juices so I got lunged at trying to put her back in her cage no grudges held of course. Can't be mad at her for that. Besides, now she's entwined in my fingers for some cuddles like the sweet baby she is.

Haven't seen her in her pool, but know she's used it! Half the water was gone this morning and the rest was a clear light yellowish color and there was poop on the bottom. Somebody went in for a dip while I was sleeping.

She eats well, and next feeding I'm going to try to offer her some fish. We're bulkier looking than when first caught and couldn't be happier. She is just so cute and has such a great personality. All those people who say garters aren't good starter snakes clearly haven't met one

20130408_170032.jpg20130408_170041.jpg20130408_170050.jpg and to end it, some post 2 crawler meal pictures. Look at that buldge! I like how her pattern shows up more when she's pudgy

[guidofatherof5]

That's a good looking snake you have there.

[gordonthegarter]

Thank you she is a pretty little girl

[BLUESIRTALIS]

Agreed!

that's a good looking snake you have there.

[gordonthegarter]

Haven't been on in a few days. Hung out with her for a while downstairs today and she got held by my dad and brother. She also got a couple more crawlers today. She is amazing at eating! Next week going to try some fish with the crawlers. Don't want her getting fixed on just one food.

Weighed her before feeding. She's 48 grams. Have this written on a paper on the fridge and going to weigh her each week before feeding in case she bred before I got her.

No real big updates. She's happy and held daily. I love this snake.

[guidofatherof5]

Good deal. Keep us posted.

[Selkielass]

Pretty girl, and pretty smart- she's training the whole family up right on schedule.

Besides fish and rodents, my snakes go nuts for chicken heart and liver- offer g
Her a bit next time you get giblets w a chicken.