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    Just a couple questions

    first of all id like to ask, it is ok to have more than one snake in a cage if one is a bit bigger than the other? a couple minuites ago i just caught another garter and added it to my collection, they smelt eachother and then went there seprate ways. id just like to make sure they wont fight.

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    Re: Just a couple questions

    Yes its really not a problem, just watch during feed time to make sure one isn't getting all the food and one doesn't try to steal from the other snakes and swallow the other... I have a pair together.

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    Re: Just a couple questions

    Oh yes and id also like to say that when i first saw the snake, i noticed it was a bit deformed, i grabbed it and noticed one side of its mouth was hanging down. the snake was fine nothing is wrong but im just not sure what i should do.
    Thanx

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    Re: Just a couple questions

    Donīt think you can do much about the mouthproblem.
    When the snake eats and does well there is no problem.
    Otherwise you can visit a vet.
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    Re: Just a couple questions

    Quote Originally Posted by Jigsaw View Post
    first of all id like to ask, it is ok to have more than one snake in a cage if one is a bit bigger than the other? a couple minuites ago i just caught another garter and added it to my collection, they smelt eachother and then went there seprate ways. id just like to make sure they wont fight.
    Just a word of caution and it might be a bit late already but you should always quarantine all new snakes for 4 to 6 weeks. Check a new snake regularly for mites and have a look at their stool for worms, etc. If you bring in a new snake that is infested with something, it's more than likely you will be treating them all. It can get expensive and time consuming.
    As Lee said, watch them during feedings. They can get competitive over food.
    Mike

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    Re: Just a couple questions

    Your probably fine i kepp both of mine in the same cage one's a little bigger. Though i feed them in seperate containers

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    Re: Just a couple questions

    Jordan, it worries me slightly that you're collecting more snakes already, while in another thread you're asking us what Garter snakes eat. My advice would be to take it slowly and learn as you go.
    James.

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    Re: Just a couple questions

    I have to agree with James here.
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    Re: Just a couple questions

    I have to agree, too. It may be best to get that first one working before getting a second one.

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    Re: Just a couple questions

    you are best getting the basic knowlege before hand. i started with one then got the 2nd within 2 weeks but i hyad already asked alot of question at the pet store. you need to be aware that although it is brill owning snakes it also means that their life is in your hands. you should have known the basics first.

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