Specific info about brown ribbon snake?

[kimbosaur]

I think that messages often get misinterpreted through text alone. I've definitely had my good deal of misinterpreted text and facebook messages because the tone of voice is lost. If you stick around, you'll see that the members here genuinely care about their animals and are more than willing to help newbies with simple questions. It may have seemed like a mini-attack about the tape thing, but it wasn't meant to come off that way.

[guidofatherof5]

I think that messages often get misinterpreted through text alone. I've definitely had my good deal of misinterpreted text and facebook messages because the tone of voice is lost. If you stick around, you'll see that the members here genuinely care about their animals and are more than willing to help newbies with simple questions. It may have seemed like a mini-attack about the tape thing, but it wasn't meant to come off that way.

Very well put.

[kueluck]

Sydney, I'm just happy that you are there for this little one. Hope all turns out well for you and your new companion. This site is really helpful and the members here absolutely LOVE their slithery friends. Hope to see updates on this one.

[Sydney]

Sorry I got irritated! It is in fact a Peninsula Ribbon snake, and I believe a young one. I now have him in a ten gallon with a cage carpet and a small heater under the tank. It warms the carpet just a bit. While he does spend time on the warm spot, he seems to enjoy draping himself over wood.
Screen lid that I put a book on. No escapes and no tape
The alfalfa pellets were a pain. He has not eaten which I expected, however I am picking up a few feeder guppies (not the toxic kind) tomorrow. I offered an earthworm and some "lake perch" I bought. No interest. My friend's snake took 3 weeks to eat.

I WAS going to find him a home, but hes so neat, I think he will stay! He will need a bigger tank since he is SO long. I have elaborate plans for a filtered waterfall and pool and a riverbank for him. We shall see. I have 5 daughters who are excited by him. We are currently raising toad tadpoles (they will NOT be with snake) and hope to keep a toad.

Should I get him a friend? Does it need to be the same species or would another species or garter be ok? Even my husband likes him, tho I have a snake in the living room and tadpoles in the kitchen. I just tell people that its science for the kids and then I seem less crazy!

[Sydney]

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[guidofatherof5]

I believe garters are more comfortable when they are in with others. Like species would be best.
If not, make sure they are same sex as cross breeding is not a good thing.
The kind of environment/enclosure you are talking about is difficult to maintain and can create health issues for the snake.
Was the Perch frozen or fresh? Prepackaged/frozen fish can sometimes create problems for garters as some of the chemicals used in processing are suspected to be dangerous/deadly to garters. Members on this forum have lost snakes to this type of fish.
Now, it was never proven it was the above but I for one will never feed that type of fish to my snakes(I lost snakes)

[Sydney]

The perch was fresh, caught the day before from Lake Michigan. So the grocery said anyway. Its unlikely I will have that kind of terrarium, but its fun to think about . He seems very comfortable on the cage carpet and its easy to clean. How much bigger will he get? If i get the same species, will they breed? Assuming one is male and one is female? I don't really want babies.

[guidofatherof5]

Best to get the same sex. Garters are prolific little breeders.
Here's a link to a thread that will teach you and or show you what kind of photos to post so we can help sex your snake.
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/bree...xing-pics.html
Ribbon can get rather long. I don't know much about your particular snake.

[d_virginiana]

If you get a male and a female, they will breed even if they aren't the same species.
One of the coolest things about garters/ribbons is that they're one of the few snake species that actually seem to enjoy being with other snakes. It's not a problem if they are housed alone though.

Were you hand or tong feeding? You can try putting worm or fish pieces into a small dish and leaving them until your snake settles in. It may feel safer eating alone until it gets used to you (then it will beg for food whenever you enter the room)

[kibakiba]

You have to keep in mind, if you do get him a buddy, be prepared to quarentine, and if he doesn't like the other snake, have a tank ready to separate them.