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    Hi, I'm New Here! me_luv_moe's Avatar
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    sleepy or what?????

    help me i think my garter is sick...i just got her yesterday and it was very active and content she was also like that about an hour ago but now shes very calm and docile...is she tired? about what time do garters get sleepy? plz help!
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    The red side of life. zooplan's Avatar
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    Re: sleepy or what?????

    When a garter enters anew habitat it will first be very snoppy and look for each thing around. Maybe its tired in fact. Donīt handle it too much, that can be pure stress.
    Let her sleep untill tomorrows
    Allready waiting for the sommer
    best wishes bis bald Udo
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    The Leader of the Eastern Gang anji1971's Avatar
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    Re: sleepy or what?????

    They are often very restless at first because it's a new place, but if she's settled down, she might just be resting after exploring, and adjusting to her new home.
    I wouldn't worry about it, in fact, she'll probably spend a couple days just kind of hiding and taking in her new surroundings. Moving is stressful, even for snakies!!
    Anji

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    Re: sleepy or what?????

    also check the eyes to see if they are blue and cloudy could mean its going to shed
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    Re: sleepy or what?????

    I have a garter snake. I don't think your's is sick. My garter was rather calm and docile. They aren't always hyper active...

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    Re: sleepy or what?????

    I agree with all the earlier replies you've gotten. New snakes often need a week or so to get settled into a new enviroment. No need to be alarmed at this point.
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