Breeding then releasing?

[philthechil]

Well, I don't plan on having them breed, but in the worst case scenario that they do, I'm just wondering about my options. And... Shannon, right? Just a note: my friends family pretty much only moved them about 5 miles from where they are, so I don't think the bacteria there would be much different from before. But yes, I get your point.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

Well, that's true to an extent Wayne, but we were all inexperienced at one point, and only by reaching out to others, gaining more confidence and knowledge, and trying something for the first time, do we become experienced!

I am glad that he is reaching out and asking questions, it shows that he is eager and willing to learn! I am really glad that he just didn't go with it without asking about the "what if" first!

[Hornets23]

Is there some special reason why you cant just save yourself the trouble and seperate males and females to start with? Just have a male tank and a female tank. Thats what I do and it works out great. I dont want any babies right now.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

Well, I don't plan on having them breed, but in the worst case scenario that they do, I'm just wondering about my options. And... Shannon, right? Just a note: my friends family pretty much only moved them about 5 miles from where they are, so I don't think the bacteria there would be much different from before. But yes, I get your point.

but then why move them at all? still a strange place with it's own pop of established individuals! and even within a 5 mile radius, there are different populations of snakes, usually focusing around different bodies of water, and pathogens can differ even within a small distance. you just never, never know... sure, you don't think that there would be much of a difference, and heck, neither do I, but the point is that you, or I, just don't know, so it's best not to take the risk!

[philthechil]

I'm actually thinking trying and breeding them in like 2 years. I would keep most, and I know people who who want one.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

I'm actually thinking trying and breeding them in like 2 years. I would keep most, and I know people who who want one.

Just be sure that you are fully equipped with supplies, time, and know-how to care for that many babies. It is a ton ton ton of work! But if done right, it's a LOT of fun!!! All of my snakes are pets to me. I don't NEED them to breed for me to be happy, but it is always a major plus if they will. I just love throwing them fishes and pinkies and smiling at them. Oh, and I love watching my similis try and use scare tactics through the glass

[philthechil]

What's the average litter for Garter snakes? 10-20?

[infernalis]

Well, that's true to an extent Wayne, but we were all inexperienced at one point, and only by reaching out to others, gaining more confidence and knowledge, and trying something for the first time, do we become experienced!

I am glad that he is reaching out and asking questions, it shows that he is eager and willing to learn! I am really glad that he just didn't go with it without asking about the "what if" first!

You have a valid point Shannon, I too am glad that Phil is asking questions.

That's why I chose to ask mine

Hopefully Phil will add the sum of all answers and reach his own conclusions.

What's the average litter for Garter snakes? 10-20?

Some litters may reach 28-40 Phil.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

a young female usually has between 1 and 20. A big robust female CAN have over 50 though...!!!!

[philthechil]

Geeze... Maybe I will hold breeding off 'till I know I can get rid of almost all of them.