Hi, I have an 8 year old garter snake and last week I noticed something new while watching him. The video will show you what I mean. Some basic information is I just brought him out of brumating last week and fed him two pinkies for the first time today, with no problems. However, when I watch him in the cage he'll do this shaking thing then stop, then start again. Sometimes he goes a long time with out doing it, ect. Hope the vid helps
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w4nxC5TpWXQ
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02-04-2015, 04:03 PM #1"Preparing For First shed"
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Garter Snake Shaking
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02-04-2015, 05:21 PM #2"Third shed In Progress"
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Re: Garter Snake Shaking
Some of my garters do this when something is touching them, I don't think that's the case here though, no idea if it's anything to worry about or not i'm sure some other members will chime in soon.
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02-04-2015, 06:20 PM #3T. radix Ranch
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Re: Garter Snake Shaking
I've seen others do that. The snake seems to be in control of it. Certainly something to watch but at this point I wouldn't panic. A longer look at the snake would have been great.
Steve
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They are not just snakes. They're garter snakes.
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02-04-2015, 06:41 PM #4"Preparing For First shed"
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Re: Garter Snake Shaking
For sure, I'll try to get a longer video tomorrow. I'm only alarmed since this started only a week ago, (at least from what I could see)
Originally Posted by guidofatherof5
Everything else is normal.
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02-04-2015, 10:08 PM #5T. radix Ranch
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Re: Garter Snake Shaking
What is in his diet?
Steve
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Emmy, Kale, Molly, Gabby, Hailee
They are not just snakes. They're garter snakes.
http://www.youtube.com/user/thamnophis14?feature=mhee
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02-04-2015, 10:19 PM #6"Preparing For First shed"
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Re: Garter Snake Shaking
He eats two hairless pinkies a week Originally Posted by guidofatherof5
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02-05-2015, 05:02 AM #7"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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Re: Garter Snake Shaking
it's almost like introduction courting, lol. Do you have a female near or with him?
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02-05-2015, 01:45 PM #8"Preparing For First shed"
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Re: Garter Snake Shaking
No, he is the only snake I own Originally Posted by BLUESIRTALIS
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02-05-2015, 02:29 PM #9"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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Re: Garter Snake Shaking
I've seen mine do this too. Never seems like anything is wrong; the ones that are in a tank together did it a lot when they were first introduced to each other.
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03-21-2015, 04:46 PM #10"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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Re: Garter Snake Shaking
Most likely, the male is aroused sexually and wants to breed. He, imo, is exhibiting courtship behavior and is excited. Possibly smells or senses a pheromone -like scent . Peace. I think this is normal garter snake behavior.
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