Baby Garter Snakes

[richard f.]

Thanks to all. Got to correct the country, not for political reasons but for latitude. Separated one baby and it devoured earthworm sections after a car ride to Lucy's father's place, where it will hopefully survive the next 4 days. Mommy's a single mother and a nurse, 4 days on, 4 off. We have her usually half the time. Mother snake is placid and accepting, as is another adult of indeterminate sex that was captured on the same day. My granddaughter has taught me more about snakes than I her. Garter snakes are not allowed to be purchased here. On an added note, the ringneck was found under a stump with an orange-bellied and two browns. Thought they were from the same litter. Maybe not?

[jitami]

Richard, I would help Lucy release the babies... talk to her about how the others have died and that you want to let these babies live out in the wild. Then chose one of the adults and keep it at your house for her. I know she's going to want to take it back and forth with her. Maybe get her a stuffed snake that can travel back and forth... let her know that grandpa will take care of her snake and she can take the stuffed snake with her to remind her of the one at grandpa's house. Let her know she can call and check on her snake at grandpa's, etc. You could get a bigger terrarium and simply say that it's too big and heavy to carry back and forth and that the snake deserves to live in his/her big new home all the time. That it's not fair for it to live in a little critter keeper at her dad's, etc. She sounds like a bright, caring child, so appealing to her sense of nurturing will go a long way. She still may not be totally happy, but if she understands that you're trying to take care of the snake the best you can so that it won't die she'll be ok and feel good about leaving it at your house. Have her explain to grandma, dad, mom, whoever will listen, why she's leaving it at your house. She'll develop a sense of pride over taking the very best care of her new friend. Good luck Richard

[richard f.]

Tried this last night, a long reply' must have hit the wrong button, it's somewhere in limbo. Testing, this is, and much thanks to all for now.

[reptile3]

Hi & Welcome Richard!!

[drache]

welcome to the forum Richard

[richard f.]

Can never figure out where to go to post a new thread. Enlighten me.

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Richard

[Stefan-A]

Can never figure out where to go to post a new thread. Enlighten me.

Go to the appropriate section and click "New Thread", which should be located just above the list of threads.

[infernalis]