Indonesian Garters and Petco

[cthulhu77]

I like keelbacks quite a lot, I was bummed when they were outlawed in Arizona.
As far as stores go, it really depends on the person. Some Petco's have decent staff, some don't...and that varies day by day.

[drache]

As far as stores go, it really depends on the person. Some Petco's have decent staff, some don't...and that varies day by day.

that is so true - some of them do have employees that got those jobs because they're into the critters and know something about them

[MasSalvaje]

I like keelbacks quite a lot, I was bummed when they were outlawed in Arizona.

Are you sure these guys are outlawed in AZ? I know true keelbacks are outlawed here in UT and probably many other states but in the proclamation it only states that members of the Rhabdophis family are prohibited. It says nothing of Xenochrophis, which has many common names like the Striped Keelback or the Indonesian Garter.


Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

-Thomas

[guidofatherof5]

Thomas,

If I neglected to welcome you. I'm doing it now. Glad you're here. This forum is filled with knowledgeable and caring people.

[Snake lover 3-25]

I am new on the forum so maybe somebody could help me out, why did you return it in the first place.

wow you have one that's still alive??!! that's surprizing! almost every member on the forum that has gotten one of these has had them die of parisites..... and some have had the parasites spread to others in their collection.... that is why she returned it.... no need to get attached to something that has a 99% chance of dying.... or risk killing their entire collection... i'd get yours checked for parasites asap.... they still may be present. Good luck!

ps welcome to the forum!

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Thomas

[olive oil]

Hey Thomas, good luck with your keelback.
Keep us posted with his progress!

[MasSalvaje]

wow you have one that's still alive??!! that's surprizing! almost every member on the forum that has gotten one of these has had them die of parisites..... and some have had the parasites spread to others in their collection.... that is why she returned it.... no need to get attached to something that has a 99% chance of dying.... or risk killing their entire collection... i'd get yours checked for parasites asap.... they still may be present. Good luck!

ps welcome to the forum!

Mine is alive and well! I did take in some fecal samples and they all came back negative, it is free of mites and ticks, and I quarantined him for about a month with no signs of trouble, I guess I lucked out (knock on wood). It is a shame that so few live they are really are amazing little guys! I had zero problems switching him to pinkies, loves to be held, and is a lot less nervous then most of my Garters.

Thank you all for the welcome!

-Thomas

[Snake lover 3-25]

wow man are you lucky!!!! good luck with him you have no idea how many people wish thay were in your shoes!

[And_Lyn]

I returned it because I wanted a captive bred garter...not a wild caught keelback