Trees in enclosures??

[count dewclaw]

No problem . I couldn't quite remember all the details. It has been many moons since I was a practicing veterinary technician, it is frightening to think about everything I have forgotten....

[jitami]

Moved Sly from his 20g long to the new 29g yesterday afternoon. Found him basking at the top this morning and thought of this thread. Grrr... I thought that glass was clean, tho! Looks spotless until you bounce a flash off of it





Oh, and yes, he had a good sized meal yesterday, but I do think he's getting a bit fat. Have cut from two fuzzies to one, but may have to go back to pinkies?

[Elliot]

Well pinkies are more fatty than fuzzies, and have less calcium. One fuzzy a week until he slims down some should be fine.

[jitami]

Thanks Elliot! Didn't realize pinkies were more fatty, but it does make sense. He's so long that he's always looked a bit too thin. I just bumped him up to fuzzies this year, but obviously two was too many!

[Brian Hubbs]

Here's a question from a new member: Do garters really "like" to climb, or do they climb in search of basking opportunities, warmth, and prey opportunities? I really don't think snakes "like" to do anything. They do what they do because of instinct. Am I wrong?

[Garter_Gertie]

You're right. But garters are curious. They'll go where ever they can - up, down, sideways - at least in a confined tank/cage.

[Brian Hubbs]

True. Thank you.

[jitami]

You're right Brian and I'm guilty of using words such as "like" and "favorite", when truly I have no idea why the snake is climbing. Mine does do a good deal of it, though... for whatever reason

[Lori P]

... And in my mind, why not give them plenty of stimulation. We've chosen to cage them, now we're responsible for giving them as much of a chance at pleasure as they give us. :-)

[infernalis]

... And in my mind, why not give them plenty of stimulation. We've chosen to cage them, now we're responsible for giving them as much of a chance at pleasure as they give us. :-)

Well said and so true