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    Hi all! Some Noob Questions if I may?

    Hey all,

    last Christmas, after a long year of torturous begging by our 8 year old, we gave in and got him a ribbon snake. Actually, at first I thought it was a Garter snake, that'll tell you how much I know

    Anyway, he's been going great with his snake. Taking excellent care of it and his interest in it hasn't diminished over time which I feared it would. But anyway, he's starting to ask for another ribbon snake and anywhere we read there seems to be very conflicting ideas about weather or not to put other snakes in. I was wondering what the general consensus is around here?

    Cheers!

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    Re: Hi all! Some Noob Questions if I may?

    Welcome aboard.
    Strictly speaking, ribbon snakes are also garter snakes, so it's not really a big mistake.

    To answer your question: When it comes to ribbon snakes, I don't see any problems with it, provided that they are of roughly similar size and that they are either of the same species and subspecies, or of the same gender (to prevent hybrids).

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    Re: Hi all! Some Noob Questions if I may?

    Hi, from Oregon, Mark

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    Re: Hi all! Some Noob Questions if I may?

    Mark,
    Be very careful. garters/ribbons can be extremely addictive to eight year olds and other household members. As you are already learning these snakes are much like Lays Potato Chips...No one can have just one! Proceed with caution!
    Welcome to the forum.
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    Re: Hi all! Some Noob Questions if I may?

    welcome to the forum, Mark
    other than what Stefan said, just make sure they have enough space
    rhea
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    Re: Hi all! Some Noob Questions if I may?

    Quote Originally Posted by Hollis_Steed View Post
    Mark,
    Be very careful. garters/ribbons can be extremely addictive to eight year olds and other household members. As you are already learning these snakes are much like Lays Potato Chips...No one can have just one! Proceed with caution!
    Welcome to the forum.
    Said very well.

    Nice to have you on the forum.
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    Re: Hi all! Some Noob Questions if I may?

    Welcome! Keeping multiple snakes in the same aquarium shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure they are the same size and gender.
    (This doesn't apply for all species)
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    Re: Hi all! Some Noob Questions if I may?

    I'm already thinknig about garter #2! Only just got #1... Addictive isn't the word!
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    Re: Hi all! Some Noob Questions if I may?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mix View Post
    I'm already thinknig about garter #2! Only just got #1... Addictive isn't the word!
    Oh yeah, you've got it.

    There are far worse things a person can be addicted to.
    This addiction has benefits for everyone involved.
    Steve
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    They are not just snakes. They're garter snakes.
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