Greetings from the north!

[jscott67]

Good day all. I've been lurking for a bit but decided to say hi. I just picked up my second snake, and my first garter today. He(?) is a tiny Oregon red-spotted garter. I got into sake keeping earlier this year, and got a corn snake, now named Genghis Corn. The new fellow doesn't have a name yet, just settling in.

I've wanted a Garter for some time now, but couldn't find any in Canada. I stumbled upon this guy at a pet store. Not where I'd prefer to buy but this store is an independent where they take good care and attempt to educate before they sell.

He is added to the collection that now includes the two snakes, two crested geckos, a Moluccan cockatoo, a cat and a border collie. The inn is almost full.

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[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard.

[indigoman]

Welcome to the forum, healthy looking T.concinnus. I have a male myself, very fond of him!

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you with us. T.s.concinnus are awesome garters.
Here is a link to the care sheet which is always a good read.
Pet stores are notorious for giving bad garter advice. Not saying that yours did but a good read of the care sheet is really important. Especially the food section.
Beautiful snake and great photo by the way.
Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet

[-MARWOLAETH-]

Welcome to the forum

If your unsure of its sex post some vent pics and well have a bash at sexing it for you

[guidofatherof5]

Welcome to the forum

If your unsure of its sex post some vent pics and well have a bash at sexing it for you

Good idea William.
Here's a link to a thread that will help you sex the snake yourself or show you the appropriate kinds of photos to post for us to have a go at it.
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/bree...xing-pics.html

[Light of Dae]

Welcome Fellow Canadian!! I have a friend in Winnipeg who is also on this forum, Thamneil he has a bunch of Checkered Garters albinos n normals. aswell as some red-sided garters.
Which Pet store did you find him in? Were there more? How much did they charge for him?

I'll send him a pm letting him know he should say hi.

**Since you got him at a pet store I have to mention this... NO GOLDFISH, Or MINNOWS, and don't even think of crickets or any bugs or grubs!!!***

Guppies n Platys are safe feeder fishes if you are going to feed live fish... but be aware there is a parasite risk in all live fish.

[snake man]

Welcome.

[jscott67]

I found him at Pet Traders here in Winnipeg. He was $60, I'm not sure what a reasonable price is as I have never seen them in stores before. I was told guppies, plates, and Phoenix worms, and pinkies when he is big enough but they also said that so far he has only eaten guppies.

I will definitely post vent pics soon. Ill give him a bit of time to settle in and get eating first though.

When feeding f/t fish, is it like feeding mice? Or do most have to be tease fed? Has there been different rests feeding at different times of the day? Morning vs night? When feeding live fish, how deep is to deep for a dish? I have a ceramic bowl about 1 1/2" high, would that be okay as long as he has a way to climb out? Are the guppies okay in unheated, but dechlorinated water? Or should the water bowl be nearer to the warm side of the tank?

Assuming this little guy settles in and all goes well I have a 40 gall terrarium ready in case I get a few more. Just in case of course!

And thanks for the warm welcomes and advice. I think I'll be spending a lot of time reading the past posts.

[kueluck]

You got a little cutie there, hope you enjoy your new friend and post updates w/lots of pictures.